Thursday, October 30, 2008

5 Important Hunting Tips

Well, after months of staring longingly at the gun cabinet our time of the year is finally here. No matter what your preferred game species is now is the time of year to head to the fields, marshes, or bush to harvest wild game to enjoy over the long winter months.

Although it almost seems to be a contradiction it is proven that hunting is one of the safest activities that you can participate in. Perhaps that’s because of the extensive training required and the regulations that surround hunting in Ontario, or perhaps it’s because the modern day hunter realizes that perception is reality and every hunter shares in the belief that they have a duty to keep our hunting heritage perceived in a positive light by the general public.

To that end let me offer a few tips that will enhance your hunting enjoyment and preserve our great Southern Ontario hunting heritage for generations to come.

1. Respect private property! Always ask permission.

2. Never consume alcohol before or during a hunt!

3. Be as unobtrusive as possible and never leave litter behind. Another visitor to the same location should never know you were there.

4. Do anything in your power to retrieve wounded game.

5. If you’re hunting a public area be courteous to other hunters and especially to other users of the resource like hikers and cyclists.

Remember that perception is reality, so let’s all do our part as hunters to ensure that the non hunting public gets the right message and perception of hunters.

SD