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Hunting Safety

Make sure you are wearing adequate clothing when hunting

Make sure your clothing are highly visible to avoid being mistaken for a game

Take a first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course

Plan your hunting trip ahead of time and leave a detailed plan of your hunting trip with a dependable person

Carry a first-aid kit, map of the area, compass, flashlight, lighter or matches in a waterproof case, knife, and a whistle to call for help if needed

Obey all rules and regulations -  no hunting on private property

Do not try to cross a fence with gun in hand - if alone, unload the gun and push it under the fence - when hunting with a companion one hunter should hold the weapons while the other hunter crosses

While walking, hunters should cradle their guns in their arms with the muzzles pointing downwards

Make sure the target is fully visible before pulling the trigger

Approach downed game with caution as the animal may only be stunned

Never carry the game over the shoulders - a pair of antlers emerging from the bush is a perfect target for another hunter

After the hunt, the hunting guns should be unloaded, cleaned and stored in a locked cabinet