Simple Safety Tips For A Better Hunting Experience

It's a big thrill to chase down a big buck or get a prize winningwild turkey

. This send hunters into the woods every year by the millionsto try to get that prize kill. It's definitely exciting, but can alsobe extremely dangerous, even lethal if hunters aren't aware of goodsafety tips or don't practice them.

Make sure that you're wellprepared before you leave on your next big hunting trip. Let otherpeople know you're plans and be specific about where you are going andhow long you plan to be there. It's best to leave very detailedinstructions with family or friends about your trip in case you have anemergency and they need to help direct emergency personnel to yourlocation. You also need to do your best to be back home at the time youspecified to your family, or contact them to let them know you'rerunning late to avoid unnecessary worry. The overall plan should be thatif they haven't heard from you, or you haven't returned home then theystart contacting emergency personnel to help you.

Three otherthings that require extra attention are your weapon, your cell phone anda first aid kit. All three are a must to have in excellent workingcondition prior to your hunting trip. Make sure your gun is well cleanedand working properly. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situationof facing a charging buck you'll want the gun to work flawlessly.Always pack a well stocked first aid kit that contains plenty ofbandages and contains a snake bite kit. Always take your cell phone withyou even if you think you may have spotty reception. Texts willsometimes deliver even when a voice conversation isn't possible. Ofcourse, keep the phone turned off so that the prey isn't spooked by anincoming call or text. Also, always know where you're at in the woods incase of emergency. Cell phones with GPS technology can assist withthis, otherwise it would be wise to invest in a gps capable navigationdevice.

Once you get to your hunting location, it's best to put onneon orange clothing on your head and chest to help keep from beingwounded by other hunters. Camo gear is great to keep hidden fromanimals, but not so great at keeping you safe from a trigger happyhunter. If you're hunting with a group, always try to know wherethe other members of your hunting party are located to help avoidaccidents.

If you're using a doe decoy, then place orange safetytape on the perimeter of your decoy area so that other hunters don'tmistake your decoy for the real thing and start shooting in your generaldirection. It's also a good idea when using a decoy to use a deer standto elevate you so that your not on the same plane as the decoy in caseanother hunter accidentally fires on the decoy.

If you don't makean immediate kill shot and have to track the wounded animal, always useextreme caution. In addition to the obvious danger of the woundedanimal, other animals in the area can sense the wounded animal andbecome overly agitated. Never allow yourself to become positionedbetween the wounded animal and a solid object, and always have an escapeplan if the wounded animal decides to attack. If attacked, protect yourhead and chest as much as possible to increase your chances ofsurvival.

You'll also want to be on the look out for potentialpredators in the area like bears, coyotes, wolves, etc. Always rememberthat they'll smell the blood of your kill and may head in yourdirection. Also, watch for poisionous snakes on warmer hunting days. Asnake bite can ruin the perfect hunting trip very quickly.

It isalso important to be aware of and on the lookout for other animals likebears and snakes that may be encountered while hunting. Being aware ofyour surroundings is an important step in staying safe while hunting.Use some caution and common sense to ensure many more years of happyhunting yet to come. One option to prepare for everything, includingpredators is to setup a trail camera in your hunting area. It will showyou not only the big buck that you're after, but will also captureimages of potential predators in the area. Check the camera before youbegin your hunt, so you'll be better prepared for what you mayencounter.

by:Matthew Bass

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