• All hunters during the firearm deer season should wear "hunter orange" (hat, cap, vest, jacket or rain gear). It should be the outermost garment and be visible from all sides.
  • Hunters should treat every firearm as if it were loaded and be careful where they point the muzzle.
  • Hunters should be sure of their target and the area beyond it.
  • Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
  • Don't take any chances with a loaded firearm.
  • Know where your hunting partners are at all times and never assume you are alone in the woods.
  • It is illegal to drink alcohol or use intoxicating drugs before or while hunting.
  • Hunters using tree stands or other raised platforms should wear a safety harness at all times when climbing, hunting from and descending from the platform. Hunters using raised platforms should use a haul line to bring gear and unloaded firearms to and from the platform.