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Aug 24, 2009 8:22:17 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on Aug 24, 2009 8:22:17 GMT -5
Thoughts on what safety precations we need to put into place.
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Aug 24, 2009 8:53:58 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on Aug 24, 2009 8:53:58 GMT -5
1) The youth hunter and accompanying adult must wear hunter orange.
2) Full body safety harnessses are to be worn by the youth hunter and accompanying adult anytime that they are using a treestand.
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Aug 24, 2009 11:22:34 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2009 11:22:34 GMT -5
So far, looks like most of the kds don't have too much experience, which is good. We'll rely on the mentor of each to keep them safe, should work better than having the kiddos thinking they are already experts.
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Aug 24, 2009 13:44:54 GMT -5
Post by DEERTRACKS on Aug 24, 2009 13:44:54 GMT -5
Everyone should bring their hunter orange in case they are needed in the field to assist any of the mentors or hunters.
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Aug 24, 2009 13:47:32 GMT -5
Post by DEERTRACKS on Aug 24, 2009 13:47:32 GMT -5
I am usually packing a sidearm. Is this an issue at camp?
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Aug 24, 2009 14:05:10 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on Aug 24, 2009 14:05:10 GMT -5
Everyone should bring their hunter orange in case they are needed in the field to assist any of the mentors or hunters. Good idea. I willl make a list of all safety rules and that will be part of a handout on Friday. I would think no loaded guns in camp or vehicles would be good too. Maybe even require casing the guns while in camp?
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Aug 24, 2009 14:06:35 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on Aug 24, 2009 14:06:35 GMT -5
I am usually packing a sidearm. Is this an issue at camp? No problem in camp. Not sure about in the woods though. It might be OK there too as you are not really hunting with a youth.
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Aug 24, 2009 16:25:21 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2009 16:25:21 GMT -5
I assume that you can carry legally? don't really know. If it's legal, I'm for it.
I will note that the area is like anywhere else, maybe worse. Don't leave anything in the back of the truck that can be stolen.
Lock your vehicle. We have had a couple of problems in the past with a couple of thefts
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Aug 24, 2009 20:49:34 GMT -5
Post by HuntMeister on Aug 24, 2009 20:49:34 GMT -5
Are the youths required by state law to take a safety course before they can hunt?
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Aug 25, 2009 4:04:30 GMT -5
Post by dbd870 on Aug 25, 2009 4:04:30 GMT -5
No, they can get a youth apprentice license.
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Aug 25, 2009 10:13:18 GMT -5
Post by hunter7x on Aug 25, 2009 10:13:18 GMT -5
we make sure the guides are responsible for ammo and not the kids. Had an issue of a boy wanting to load his gun before they headed out. We also dont allow the guns to be loaded until they are in the field.
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Aug 25, 2009 10:20:05 GMT -5
Post by hunter7x on Aug 25, 2009 10:20:05 GMT -5
We also require anyone in the field to wear hunter orange.
And we do require hunter ed, Im not in full agreement with the apprentice license. The only way we allow hunters to use them is if there is a time issue with getting hunter ed before our hunts. I think we have allowed it once so far.
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Sept 16, 2009 13:58:56 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on Sept 16, 2009 13:58:56 GMT -5
Here is what I came up with so far...
Firearm Safety Rules
1) Legal hunter orange is to be worn anywhere outside of the camp proper by everyone. The youths will be given hunter orange caps and vests to wear.
2) Guns are to be loaded ONLY when the youth hunter is in the stand or in the blind. Absolutely no loaded firearms in camp. Unload guns and leave the actions open when you are transporting to and from the hunting area. Although not required in Indiana being in a case would be nice.
3) Don't shoot until you're absolutely sure of your target. Shooting at a sound or an undefined shape is inviting tragedy. We have to be doubly sure that it is an antlerless deer that is being shot at.
4) Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
5) Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
6) Watch muzzle direction of firearms. Always keep it pointed in a safe direction.
7) Hearing and eye protection is highly recommended while shooting.
Treestand Safety Rules..
1) Full body safety harnesses are to be worn by both the youth hunter and mentor if they are hunting from an elevated stand. Have your tie off high enough up that neither of you can fall below the level of the stand if one of you should happen to fall. Do NOT use a waist type “safety belt”.
2) Use the three points of contact rule when climbing the ladder stands. Never reach for the next ladder rung until you have both feet and the other hand on a rung. Never mover your foot to the next rung unless the other foot and both hands are on a rung.
3) Never carry anything while you are climbing into the stands. Use a haul line to get guns and other equipment into and out of your stand. Make SURE guns are unloaded.
4) The hang on stands will be positioned next to the ladder stands on the same tree. They will be accessed by climbing the ladder stand. Do NOT step over into or out of the hang on stand unless your are tied off.
5) If either hunter or mentor gets sleepy, climb down from the stand and hunt from the ground.
6) Wear boots with non-skid soles. Steps or platforms of stands may be slippery in rain, sleet, or snow.
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Sept 16, 2009 14:33:42 GMT -5
Post by jkd on Sept 16, 2009 14:33:42 GMT -5
Hearing protection...
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Sept 16, 2009 16:20:50 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on Sept 16, 2009 16:20:50 GMT -5
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Sept 16, 2009 17:05:03 GMT -5
Post by evolutionsthunder on Sept 16, 2009 17:05:03 GMT -5
i have got disposable ear plugs that i will bring
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Sept 17, 2009 6:08:59 GMT -5
Post by DEERTRACKS on Sept 17, 2009 6:08:59 GMT -5
I assume that the "huntmaster" will have a map of the hunting area with stand numbers and locations with a stand assignment sheet posted daily @ camp for obvious safety & emergency reasons.
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Sept 17, 2009 7:27:40 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on Sept 17, 2009 7:27:40 GMT -5
i have got disposable ear plugs that i will bring Those might come in handy for the snoring too..
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Sept 17, 2009 7:29:14 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on Sept 17, 2009 7:29:14 GMT -5
I assume that the "huntmaster" will have a map of the hunting area with stand numbers and locations with a stand assignment sheet posted daily @ camp for obvious safety & emergency reasons. Timex wil have a map and we will number the stands/blinds. I'm going to make up a sheet with the safety rules, maps and all the cell phone numbers on it.
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Sept 17, 2009 10:53:12 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2009 10:53:12 GMT -5
I assume that the "huntmaster" will have a map of the hunting area with stand numbers and locations with a stand assignment sheet posted daily @ camp for obvious safety & emergency reasons. [ I have a LARGE aerial posted at the trailer that is fairly detailed.....it has all of the stands marked on it. I have most of them lite-brighted and marked with surveyers tape. Woody and son and mysel are going to visit most of them and hang a mentor stand on the side of as many as we can. So, Woody, myself and my son will know where all of the stands are.
Saturday morning, for any of those that are hard to find in the dark, one of us will escort the hunters to those stands
We'll likely also have 4 ground blinds up somewhere and they will be in easy to get to spots. One of those will be for the youngster that has a injury.
FRIDAY-- we can talk about stand selection and do it by draw or by first pick, doesn't matter to me.
After the first morning hunt, anyone that wants to move can, there are plenty of options, even have a totally separate tract 30 miles south that is very good hunting and in a high deer area.
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