As deer hunting season begins on Oct. 1, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to keep safety a number one priority.
INDIANAPOLIS — As deer season begins in Indiana on Oct. 1, theAccording to the Indiana DNR, more than 300,000 people are expected to participate in some form of deer hunting in Indiana from Sunday, Oct. 1 to Wednesday, Jan. 31. The DNR also says that the majority of deer hunters do so safely, but a refresher on proper hunting safety tips can only be beneficial.
The Indiana DNR says the most common form of hunting-related injuries come from accidents involving tree stands or other elevated platforms. Read and understand the tree stand manufacturer’s instructions. Check tree stands and equipment for wear; fatigue; and cracks or loose nuts and bolts, paying particularly close attention to parts made of material other than metal.Practice tree stand use and setup at ground level.Wear your full-body safety harness.Make certain to attach your harness to the tree before leaving the ground, and that it remains attached to the tree until you return to the ground.Use a haul line to raise and lower firearms, bows and other hunting gear.
Make sure firearms are unloaded, action is open, and safety is on before attaching them to the haul line.Carry a cellphone and flashlight.Tell someone your plan, including where you will be hunting and when you plan to return.Know your target and what is beyond it.
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