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11/15/2017
General Firearms Deer Season Began November 15
DEEP Reminds Outdoor Enthusiasts to Be Safe
- When you plan to spend time outdoors, let someone know where you are going and when you will return;
- Familiarize yourself with the area where you plan to go and know the activities that occur there;
- Wear brightly-colored clothing. A fluorescent orange vest and/or hat is recommended;
- If you see another person while in the woods, whether a hiker, hunter, biker or horseback rider, call out to them to make them aware of your location;
- Respect property rights. Remember, all users are required to obtain permission from the owner before entering private property. Deer and turkey hunters hunting on private land must obtain and carry written permission from the landowner. Verbal permission for the hunting of other game species is sufficient.
- Assume the firearm is LOADED.
- Control the MUZZLE; keep the MUZZLE pointed in a safe direction.
- Trigger –keep your finger off the TRIGGER until ready to shoot.
- Target – be sure of the TARGET and what lies beyond.
- Sportsmen must observe the fluorescent orange clothing requirements, which specify that a minimum of 400 square inches be worn above the waist and be visible from all sides from September 1 through the last day in February. An orange hat, in addition to a coat or vest, is strongly recommended. Some exceptions do apply; they are listed in the 2017 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide.
- Be certain that the barrel and action are clear of obstructions. Check the chamber and magazine every time you pick up the firearm.
- Use a full body harness and tag line whenever hunting with a treestand.
- When hunting, be patient and stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
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