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Nothing can ruin a hunt faster than an accident. Drowning,
hypothermia, getting lost, or just spraining an ankle are among
the perils awaiting hunters ill prepared for a trip afield.
Because
hunting involves firearms,
knives, and arrows and is often conducted in cold and wet
weather in some the state's wildest areas, hunters should take
particular care to prepare before heading out for a day in the
woods or wetlands.
Many hunters want to know more about how to plan their hunts to
avoid accidents, injuries, and getting lost. In the DNR hunter
education seminars, instructors spend one entire evening on
helping people learn navigation and survival skills, and how to
properly plan their hunts. Many hunters have experienced what
it's like to be disoriented in the woods or to just miss taking
a serious fall, and it's something they want to learn to avoid.
All hunters should consider taking an advanced hunter education
class to learn the latest hunting techniques along with tips on
coming home alive. Here are these five suggestions for a safe
and successful hunting experience:
1. Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, review it
before you leave, and carry it with you in the field.
2. Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide ahead of time
the direction to head for if you get lost or disoriented.
3. Weather can change quickly in Minnesota, so hunters should
carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected
overnight stay in the field. The survival kit should contain a
rope, a knife, water, waterproof matches, an emergency shelter,
and first aid supplies.
4. If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal
flotation device (life preserver).
5. Know your hunting partners' physical and emotional
limitations, as well as your own, and don"t push your partners
or yourself beyond those limits.
This article courtesy of http://huntingg.com.
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