Prioritize safety as archery deer, small game seasons begin
With archery deer and small-game hunting seasons underway, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages all hunters to prioritize their safety and that of others in the field. Each year, hunters are injured, or worse, in falls from tree stands or hunting incidents involving firearms. “Hunting season is a time of year that many people look forward to and our goal is that every hunter who heads afield makes it home safely,” said Capt. Jon Paurus, education program coordinator for the DNR Enforcement Division. “Whatever species they’re targeting, every hunter should take a moment to focus on the task at-hand, whether that’s climbing into their tree stand or ensuring they know exactly what’s beyond the animal they intend to harvest.”
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