| Deer hunting is a thrilling sport. Hunting season is the | | | | family about the location, time you plan to leave and |
| most awaited time of the year to put on your hunting | | | | come back. With this information, you can be traced |
| gears and hit the closest deer food plots. However | | | | easily when needed. Also you should avoid hunting |
| there have been several incidents of mistaken identity | | | | around dawn or dusk. Visibility being low, chances of |
| deaths while deer hunting. | | | | accidents is high during these times.iii. Next while hunting, |
| Most recently a man was mistaken for deer and shot | | | | make sure to wear bright orange colored hunting |
| dead while hunting in Australia during such a hunting trip. | | | | clothes along with the cap. This will make you easily |
| Therefore if you are planning to hunt white tail bucks, | | | | visible, even from far and you will never be mistaken |
| take a look at these 5 safety precautions that you | | | | for deer. Also remember to buy blaze orange clothes |
| must follow to avoid tragic accidents.i. First and | | | | and collar for your pet, if you are taking one to your |
| foremost before the onset of hunting season, make | | | | hunt.iv. Remember to always use your personal tree |
| sure to inspect all your hunting gear right from the start, | | | | stand only. Also before climbing, ensure that the stand |
| from bows and guns to tree stands and safety belts. | | | | is installed properly and securely. In order to avoid |
| See that your firearms and other hunting equipment | | | | accidental fall, use only good quality safety harness. |
| are in good working conditions; and if anything requires | | | | Never climb the tree stand or deer fence with loaded |
| repair, get the items repaired in due time to test them | | | | guns or bows and arrows.v. Lastly refrain from hunting |
| before the hunt. Many accidents occur due to faulty | | | | alone. It is always advisable to hunt in groups of two or |
| equipment along with human error.ii. Before hitting the | | | | more. During the peak season, there will be other |
| food plots, review the weather forecast for the day. | | | | hunters around, therefore be attentive and keep your |
| While you leave for hunting, inform your friends and | | | | eyes and ears open for them. |