{"id":514,"date":"2020-10-12T17:13:44","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T17:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pestdefenseguide.com\/?p=514"},"modified":"2021-02-05T17:11:50","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T17:11:50","slug":"the-beginners-guide-to-staying-safe-while-hunting-deer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pestdefenseguide.com\/the-beginners-guide-to-staying-safe-while-hunting-deer\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Steps to Stay Safe While Hunting Plus Bonus Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Deer season sees hunters come out in their droves at a chance that comes once each year. Among the seasoned hunters are a few newbies who are anxious to get their first kill. Many of them are excited but scared to shoot wrong or miss the deer altogether. If you are a new hunter, you are probably wondering what you should do to stay safe while out hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first step would be to ensure your firearm is pointed away from you before you attempt to fire. Secondly, you need to ensure you have your gun pointed away from other hunters. Sounds simple, right? You will be surprised how fast you can forget this simple rule when you spot your first deer. It is like all sense flies out of the window, and all you can think about is getting that first kill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just because the gun is facing away from you or your fellow hunters doesn’t mean you are entirely safe out there in the wild. A lot can happen as you are out hunting. There is a lot more you need to do to ensure your safety when you are out hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12 Steps to Stay Safe While Hunting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plan for Your Trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Setting up to go camping is not something you do last minute. Take the time to plan ahead of time and make sure you are taking all the necessary precautions. Create a checklist of all of the items you may need head of time. Consider these items to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Checklist Item<\/th>
Recommended<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Hunting License<\/strong><\/td>
Check Local Sporting Goods Store<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Drivers License\/ID<\/strong><\/td>
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Landowner Permission<\/strong><\/td>
At least two weeks ahead of time<\/em><\/td><\/tr>