(Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding hunters to make safety their number one target this season, November 23rd through December 1st.
Hunters can do their part to reduce hunting incidents by following the four basic rules of firearm safety. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Be certain of your target, what’s before it and what’s beyond it. Keep your finger outside your trigger and guard until you are ready to shoot. Hunters are also reminded they must be wearing at least 50% blaze orange or fluorescent pink from the waist up. Any hats or hoodies worn must also be at least 50% blaze orange or fluorescent pink. The DNR also encourages the non-hunting public and their pets to wear blaze orange or fluorescent pink during the gun deer season if they plan to recreate on public land that allows for hunting.
To learn more about safe hunting in Wisconsin and to register for a hunter education course, visit the DNR’s website HERE.
