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Be safe during hunting season

MNR News Release ******************** Deer gun hunting season is about to get under way in North Bay and hunters should know and follow the rules, and take necessary safety precautions.
MNR News Release

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Deer gun hunting season is about to get under way in North Bay and hunters should know and follow the rules, and take necessary safety precautions.

HUNTING RULES:

• All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing (minimum of 400 sq. inches) and a hunter orange cap, except during an “archery-only” season.

• A hunter cannot transfer his/her game seal or possess a game seal issued to another person.

• Handle firearms with care and attention at all times.

• Keep guns and ammunition separate and locked in a secure location when not in use.

• Hunters must never shoot unless they are absolutely sure of their target and what is beyond it.

• It is illegal to shoot from a vehicle or carry a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle.


• A hunter who kills a deer must immediately attach the game seal in the manner prescribed on the seal, and it must remain attached during transportation.

SAFETY:

• Tell someone where you will be hunting and when you will be returning.

• Know the weather conditions in the area you will be hunting and dress accordingly.

• In an emergency, stay calm and remain in a single location.

• Avoid hypothermia. Know how to treat it if it strikes.

• Keep hydrated and well nourished.

• Carry a survival kit with you at all times.

• Know how to build a fire in all weather conditions and carry the supplies you’ll need to start one.

• Carry a map and compass or GPS unit and know how to use them.

• Alcohol affects your ability to safely handle firearms and motorized vehicles and increases your risk of exposure while in the outdoors.

SEASONS:

For information on open seasons for hunting, please consult the 2007 Hunting Regulations Summary, available from licence issuers, some ministry district offices or ServiceOntario/Government Information Centres, or on the ministry's website at www.mnr.gov.on.ca/mnr/pubs/pubmenu/html.

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