Hunting Safety

Though state run hunting education is a significant part of the overall hunting experience, and hunting safety should be the first thing a novice hunter learns, there is considerable hunting knowledge passed from generation to generation. The learning curve can be a bit steep and sometimes dangerous for those who go it alone, or don’t take the proper time to educate themselves.

One easy way to beat the learning curve and to experience hunting is through guided hunting vacations. Guided hunts at destinations throughout the U.S. and abroad attract a large number of adventure travelers and hunters. In some cases these package deals will include transportation, lodging, licensing, kennels for your dogs, guns and ammo, safety clothing, and anything else you need. They’ll even freeze and pack your game, or in some cases provide taxidermy services. If you would like information on guided hunting vacations an excellent website to visit is huntingworldtop100.com

No matter where you learn, the rules of safe gun handling are the same…

Rules for Safe Firearm Handling:

1. Treat all firearms as if they were loaded
2. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended
3. Never point a firearm at anything except while shooting your target
4. Always keep a firearm pointed in a safe direction
5. Keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot
6. Know your target and what is beyond
7. Never climb a tree or fence with a loaded firearm
8. Be sure your firearm is safe to operate
9. Use only the correct ammunition
10. Use proper ear and eye protection when using a firearm
11. Never use alcohol or over the counter medications when operating a firearm
12. Store firearms so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.

The State of California requires all first time resident hunters, regardless of age, to complete hunter education training or pass a comprehensive equivalency test before purchasing a hunting license. For more info see the California Department of Fish and Game – Hunter Education

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