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From: cvedc!pdx.csd.mot.com!brian%nosun.uucp@RELAY.CS.NET (Brian Vandewettering)
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Subject: Re: Novice would like help
Message-ID: <1991May16.074112.16736@doug.cae.wisc.edu>
Date: 16 May 91 12:41:12 GMT
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In article <1991May14.062649.4932@doug.cae.wisc.edu> wbp@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu writes:
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>I haven't done any to date, mainly out
>of pure, unadultered fear.  I have spoken with many people who share my
>fear -- which is fear for my safety while in the woods.  The increasing
>reports of hunters that have been injured (shot) by other hunters is
>appalling and rather discouraging, especially when one has been regaled
>with books and tales about hunting.  Are today's hunters really that
>irresponsible?

Here are my own safety rules in addition to those taught by the NRA:

1. Stay home opening weekend if possible.

2. Wear lots of Orange/Red

3. If doing a drive, make it very clear where everyone will be and
   which shooting direction will be safe for each member of the party.

4. Only hunt with people who have demonstrated safe handling of firearms.
   at a range or plinking.

5. Most important.  Party AFTER the hunt.

>
>Bill


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