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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