A new season and some safety tips for all.

[lpcjon2]

Oh how the excitement gets us running for the woods every free moment we have,sometimes not thinking at all.

So I would like to give some safety reminders for all.Please feel free to add to it.

1. Tell someone your location you will be hunting and especially if you move.

2. Don't go into a new area blind do your research maps,compass readings,and GPS coordinates,and weather reports.

3.In a new area take a friend in case things get real bad you have something to eat.Just kidden,two people can do better in bad scenario your not John Wayne.

4. First aid kit,food,and water.

5.Safety Harness if you hunt high in the sky.

6. No your limitations and those of the people you hunt with especially kids,No piece of fur is worth a life.

7. Remember you have responsibilities to your families 1st.

8. Animals are wilder than you give them respect.

9. Prepare for the worst when going for a long camp.

10.Have fun and enjoy the moment.

Thank you for reading.Be safe my brothers    

[PEARL DRUMS]

Thanks for the heads up and concern. Most of those pertain to me and almost seem second nature after 26 years, but a few slip the mind on occassion! Stay safe yourself and good luck

[magnus]

Great post!  I'd like to add one.

When you do harvest an animal. Get help getting it out. Especially us guys that are older or not in the best physical condition. Good luck and stay SAFE!!

Magnus

[Hot Hap]

Good tip magnus-6 years ago I ended up with a quad by-pass after opening day. Hap

[NoCams]

Helped put a 72 year old man on a helicopter this past weekend..... he fell 9 feet off a ladder ! Luckily he hit a scaffold after falling half of the 9 feet and it slowed his fall or I think it would have killed him. He spent two days in the hospital bleeding out his ears from the busted blood vessels in his brain. Be careful !

[lpcjon2]

Originally posted by magnus:
Great post!  I'd like to add one.

When you do harvest an animal. Get help getting it out. Especially us guys that are older or not in the best physical condition. Good luck and stay SAFE!!

Magnus

That is a good point,strenuous activity for seasoned hunters can cause an unscheduled medical event.

[stalkin4elk]

Use a 3 dollar broadhead wrench to save your hand. I almost got it this year and "THIS EXPERT" works with sharp and dangerous stuff everyday at work so it can happen. Hate to think what surgery and lost time would have cost if were a bit bigger cut.  

[GrayRhino]

Keep in mind how quickly changing weather may make your return to camp difficult or impossible.  

When sheep hunting in AK years ago as a teenager I pondered climbing a steep ravine to get up into what appeared to be a great hunting area.  My dad was with me and thought it wouldn't be a good idea because if the weather changed, (fog, snow, rain) we might have trouble climbing down and back to camp.  We hunted elsewhere, and sure enough got dumped on with 6+ inches of snow.  It's a good thing we didn't climb the ravine.  We'd probably be permanent fixtures at the bottom.

[Footed Shaft]

Keep a few snacks( chocolate bars, granola bars..etc) and a bottle of water in your pack. You will think clearer and hunt longer if you are hydrated and not hungry. Bill

[YORNOC]

Great type of post, gets everybody thinking!