ch. 6 hunter safety

colors to avoid in turkey season

-Red, black, blue, white, or only a small patch of hunter orange

three factors to consider when crossing fences

1. Respect for the landowner 2. safe gun handling 3. The age and condition of the fences

basic guidelines to remember to prevent becoming a fall victim from a tree stand

1. Tree stand selection 2. Climbing steps or aids 3. fall restraint system (safety harness) 4. haul line

Six common safe gun carries are:

1. Two handed, or field carry 2. cradle carry 3. shoulder carry 4. elbow carry 5. sling carry 6. trail carry

Deer Drives with more than ______ hunters should be avoided because of increased risk.

6 or 7

___________ are involved in the highest number of falls and usually cause permanent damage to the tree

Home-made stands

____________ home-made tree stands and tree stands made from wood.

Never use

_____________ and placing a companion in your line of fire is something that should never happen

Swinging a gun out of your zone of fire

provide a safe area for firing when multiple hunters are crossing a field

Zones of fire

As a stander, the only safe shot will be

after the deer has passed you.

Shooting at a deer passing you is also

an unsafe shot because of the other standers in the background

Ohio has strict regulations for wearing hunter orange during

any deer gun hunting seasons

if you disregard the advice not to use a single safety belt,

at least put the belt around your chest under your armpits and then attach the safety tether to the tree so that there is no slack when sitting down in your stand. Failure to do this can result in the belt twisting during a fall and tightening to the point where you cannot breathe.

If possible, always clean your rifle from the ________ of the barrel

breech end

In fact, deer are

colorblind and cannotsee hunter orange or any other color

Hunter safety leads to _________ that when a firearm or bow is discharged, the game or target will be safely hit without danger to the shooter or others.

confidence

is a resting carry that provides good firearm protection and muzzle awareness in the field

cradle carry

Shooting at a deer in front of you will mean that you are shooting in the direction of the

drivers

those who will walk, to drive the deer in front of them.

drivers

Even though the gun is locked away, _______________ is often more safe and effective than hiding the gun away.

educating non-hunting members of the family

is a resting carry that provides good muzzle awareness when fellow hunters are by your side.

elbow carry

It is your responsibility to learn proper tree stand safety rules and to

follow these rules each time your feet leave the ground. Your life may depend on it!

Always use a ___________, or a rope attached to the tree stand left hanging to the ground, to attach and raise your firearm or bow into the tree stand.

haul line

Always remember to "plan your hunt and

hunt your plan."

For most species of game hunting, hunters should wear _________, also called blaze orange.

hunter orange

Regardless of your role in a deer drive, you should only shoot at a deer

in your safe shooting zone.

The safest way to pass a gun through a fence is to

open the action, unload it, and then pass it to a companion on the other side.

Deer Drives are effective but are potentially dangerous.

potentially dangerous

Hunting injuries are often a

result of carelessness, ignorance, or a disregard for safety rules or laws.

it is important to store firearms and ammunition

separately to prevent unauthorized access to both the gun and ammunition.

All metal parts should be wiped with an oily rag because

the natural, salty oils in your skin will cause the gun to rust.

Remember that the purpose of the deer drive is to get the deer

to move, not run.

is the least ready carry. This carry should never be used when walking behind other hunters.

trail carry

Wearing hunter orange is more important when

transporting game

Hunter safety is the way

we handle firearms and archery equipment at all times.

Hunters should never use ________ that are attached to the tree with nails or spikes.

wood steps

Appropriate gun carries provide a safe way to carry your firearm for:

1. Ready use when in the field 2. Rest on long carries in the field 3. Protection of your firearm when crossing difficult terrain 4. "Muzzle awareness" when hunting with a friend.

Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety

1. Treat every gun as if it was loaded 2. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction 3. Be sure of your target and beyond. 4. Never point a gun at anything you don't want to shoot. 5. Unload guns when not in use. 6. Store guns and ammunition separately. 7. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions. 8. Never climb a fence or tree, cross a log or a stream, or jump a ditch with a loaded gun. 9..Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water. 10. . Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs when handling a firearm.

When crossing a fence by yourself

1. Unload the firearm leaving the action open. 2. Place your firearm on the ground and pass it under and through the fence, to the other side. 3. Cross the fence at a strong fence post, a safe distance from where your firearm is lying. 4. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, pick up your firearm.

the average tree stand height of ______ feet from the ground will give you all of the advantage you need.

12 to 15

colors to avoid in deer season

Brown, tan, and white. Brown or tan overalls should be avoided unless covered with hunter orange.

create a "total safety system" that provides the hunter maximum protection against falls

Full body harness, along with climbing and tree attachment devices

There are many different climbing steps or aids currently available to hunters. ___________ are probably the most common, but can cause falls and damage to the tree if not used properly.

Screw-in tree steps

is not likely to be successful, and should be discouraged.

Shooting at a running deer

You should only use a tree stand that has the approval of the_______________

Tree Stand Manufacturer's Association (TMA)

________, __________, and __________ are all good ways to keep children and other people from using your firearms without your knowledge or permission!

Trigger locks, cable locks, and locking gun cabinets

All hunter and hunter education organizations now recommend

a full body restraint system (safety harness) that wraps around your chest, waist, and legs.

The number one rule to follow is that when your feet leave the ground, _____________

a restraint system is in use!

Always point the muzzle in ____________when passing a firearm through or under a fence.

a safe direction

hunter safety is about an

attitude of safety

A firearm transported in a vehicle must be

be unloaded and either cased or racked in plain sight.

One out of every three tree stand hunters will

fall during their hunting career.

after crossing a fence, quickly check the barrel __________ before loading

for obstructions

in a deer drive, the first priority

is to have a competent leader that is familiar with the area where the drive will take place.

Hunter orange is effective as a safety precaution because

it is a color that is not found in nature, and does not blend with any other color found in the field. Hunter orange also shows up well at dawn and dusk.

is a single safety belt considered a fall restrain system

no

single safety belts can and do cause

serious injury and even death in a fall. Best advice is not to use these type of belts

Deer Drivers are rarely _______. They will be surrounded by standers and will not have a safe shooting zone.

shooters

is a ready use or resting carry that provides good muzzle awareness. This carry should not be used when there are people behind you.

shoulder carry

is a resting carry that provides comfort on long walks. Never cross an obstacle using a sling carry

sling carry

Drivers should try to cause the deer to move

slowly past the standers for an easy and safe shot

or those who stand ready to shoot the deer when they move past them.

standers

It is more important to have more ________ than _____ because standers are the only hunters in the group who may have a safe zone of fire.

standers than drivers

Standers should Remember to nevershoot at a deer

that is coming toward you

The tow line should be located on _______ of where you climb up to your stand

the opposite side. This will keep you from falling on your gun or bow if you should happen to fall.

If not used properly, these elevated platforms present one of the most dangerous situations a hunter can face

tree stands

is the best for ready use and muzzle awareness in the field.

two handed or field carry