BEFORE the hunt on the area each shooter will cover. Don’t move to any other position. This is very important. Care must be taken so that others are not mistaken for game. This illustration shows the common shooting zones used with two or more hunters.
Never shoot at a bird that flies back across the line of hunters. If a bird flies low between two hunters, forget the shot. Never let any gun point at another hunter. If you are following game with your gun, shoot only in your zone. Never swing your gun out of your zone. Keep your muzzle under control. Don’t shoot if you can’t see the target clearly.
Obstacles in the field can cause safety problems. Weather can produce hazards to the shooter. Wet, slippery ground is a danger. Mud, snow and ice can make walking difficult. Formations and obstructions such as steep banks, downed timber or ditches all need to be handled carefully.
Crossing a fence, entering a boat or climbing a tree are particularly dangerous when carrying a gun. Unload your gun when traveling on slippery ground, steep hillsides, uneven or unstable ground. If you should fall, hold the gun securely.
DON’T throw the gun away from you. Afterwards, check the action and barrel for damage, dirt and obstructions. When hunting with another shooter, unload your gun and open it before handing it to your companion. Take both unloaded guns while your partner crosses a fence. Never point the gun at another person. When entering and leaving a boat, handle your gun by the muzzle. In the boat, guns should be held carefully. Always point them in a safe direction.
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