When it comes to hunter safety, learn it, preach it, and - most of all - practice it yourself, because it's easy to get overconfident and become careless. Always remain conscious of safety when you head to the woods. 

Gun Safety:
1. Become familiar with your firearm. Know how to carry it, load it, unload it, and know what to expect when you pull the trigger.
2. Always assume every gun is loaded and always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Never point your gun at or toward another person.
3. Your firearm has a safety. Keep it in the 'On' position and never  put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot.
4. Be sure of your target and what is behind it before pulling the trigger.

5. Wear blaze orange!  The visible portion of a cap and outer clothing above the waist, excluding sleeves and gloves, must be  blaze orange  when hunting or trapping during any open season.
6. Don't forget to protect pets with  orange vests .

There are so many different ways for a hunter to get injured during the hunting season, but more injuries and deaths are caused by falls from tree stands during the deer season than any other type of accident.

Tree Stand Safety:
1. Always carry a cell phone and keep it on your person. Don't put it in a pack that you may take off and hang in the tree because if you fall you want your phone readily available to call for help.
2. Always install and maintain tree stands with at least one other person.
3. Check all your steps and straps and replace anything that is worn or weathered.
4. Always wear a  full body harness when in a tree stand. Wear it properly.
5. Always use a rope to pull up your gun or bow.
6. Be aware of your surroundings and never shoot towards another hunter.

Non Hunters Safety Tips:

1. Wear bright clothing. Avoid white, blacks, browns, earth-toned greens and animal-colored clothing. Blaze orange vests and hats are advisable.
2. It's better to not head into areas known as deer hunting spots until the season is over, but if it cannot be avoided, be courteous when near areas you are sure there are hunters. Don't make unnecessary noise to disturb wildlife. Avoid confrontations.

3. Make presence known. If a non hunter hears shooting, the person should raise their voice and let hunters know they're in vicinity.