Post by Woody Williams on Aug 11, 2010 17:02:03 GMT -5
Safety
Here is what I came up with so far...
Firearm Safety Rules
1) Legal hunter orange is to be worn anywhere outside of the camp proper by everyone. The youths will be given hunter orange caps and vests to wear.
2) Guns are to be loaded ONLY when the youth hunter is in the stand or in the blind. Absolutely no loaded firearms in camp. Unload guns and leave the actions open when you are transporting to and from the hunting area. Although not required in Indiana being in a case would be nice.
3) Don't shoot until you're absolutely sure of your target. Shooting at a sound or an undefined shape is inviting tragedy.
4) Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
5) Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
6) Watch muzzle direction of firearms. Always keep it pointed in a safe direction.
7) Hearing and eye protection is highly recommended while shooting.
Treestand Safety Rules..
1) Full body safety harnesses are to be worn by both the youth hunter and mentor if they are hunting from an elevated stand. Have your tie off high enough up that neither of you can fall below the level of the stand if one of you should happen to fall. Do NOT use a waist type “safety belt”.
2) Use the three points of contact rule when climbing the ladder stands. Never reach for the next ladder rung until you have both feet and the other hand on a rung. Never mover your foot to the next rung unless the other foot and both hands are on a rung.
3) Never carry anything while you are climbing into the stands. Use a haul line to get guns and other equipment into and out of your stand. Make SURE guns are unloaded.
4) The hang on stands will be positioned next to the ladder stands on the same tree. They will be accessed by climbing the ladder stand. Do NOT step over into or out of the hang on stand unless your are tied off.
5) If either hunter or mentor gets sleepy, climb down from the stand and hunt from the ground.
6) Wear boots with non-skid soles. Steps or platforms of stands may be slippery in rain, sleet, or snow.
Here is what I came up with so far...
Firearm Safety Rules
1) Legal hunter orange is to be worn anywhere outside of the camp proper by everyone. The youths will be given hunter orange caps and vests to wear.
2) Guns are to be loaded ONLY when the youth hunter is in the stand or in the blind. Absolutely no loaded firearms in camp. Unload guns and leave the actions open when you are transporting to and from the hunting area. Although not required in Indiana being in a case would be nice.
3) Don't shoot until you're absolutely sure of your target. Shooting at a sound or an undefined shape is inviting tragedy.
4) Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
5) Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
6) Watch muzzle direction of firearms. Always keep it pointed in a safe direction.
7) Hearing and eye protection is highly recommended while shooting.
Treestand Safety Rules..
1) Full body safety harnesses are to be worn by both the youth hunter and mentor if they are hunting from an elevated stand. Have your tie off high enough up that neither of you can fall below the level of the stand if one of you should happen to fall. Do NOT use a waist type “safety belt”.
2) Use the three points of contact rule when climbing the ladder stands. Never reach for the next ladder rung until you have both feet and the other hand on a rung. Never mover your foot to the next rung unless the other foot and both hands are on a rung.
3) Never carry anything while you are climbing into the stands. Use a haul line to get guns and other equipment into and out of your stand. Make SURE guns are unloaded.
4) The hang on stands will be positioned next to the ladder stands on the same tree. They will be accessed by climbing the ladder stand. Do NOT step over into or out of the hang on stand unless your are tied off.
5) If either hunter or mentor gets sleepy, climb down from the stand and hunt from the ground.
6) Wear boots with non-skid soles. Steps or platforms of stands may be slippery in rain, sleet, or snow.
