Hunting Safety Tips for a Dude Perfect Experience

Have you seen the Dude Perfect "Stereotypes: Hunting" video? It's been out for a while, but it's pretty funny and still relevant for experienced and young hunters alike. 

We recognized more than a few of those characters in our hunting buddies – but some safety issues in the video are no laughing matter.

What can we learn about hunting safety from the Dude Perfect guys? We've documented some good insights below!

Hunting Safety and Dude Perfect

First things first: Here's the video, in case you haven't seen it (or want to watch it again).

Pretty funny, right? However, there's a lot we can learn from these stereotypes, so let's dig in. 

Poor Firearm Safety

Always treat a firearm as if it is loaded! During the "Noisy Ned" clip, "Ned" holds his rifle by the barrel, pointing straight up at his face. 

Woah! Noise violations aren't his only issue. Ned needs to learn how to carry his firearm safely to avoid injuring himself and his hunting buddy. 

In another spot in the video, we see another violation of firearm safety rules: Watch that muzzle! 

Even though it's only for a second, these guys in the "Box for a Bird" sketch put their buddies in danger – the rifle is pointed right at the guy on the left! You must keep control of your gun, even if you're just walking across a field.

Better With Blaze Orange 

We also noticed that the guys in the "Noisy Ned" sketch aren't wearing any blaze orange. 

Blaze orange is required by law in most states and is always a good idea (except when turkey hunting). A hunter who can be seen by other hunters is more likely to be safe from accidents.

"Safety Orange Sammy" may have gone a little overboard, but we like his style! At least he'll be easy to spot in the field.

"Eye" Don't See Shooting Glasses

Someone needs to tell "The Noob" he needs to wear shooting glasses! Even if he's not ready for the recoil, his vision will be better protected with some shooting glasses.

Plus, the firearm hunters aren't wearing hearing or eye protection throughout the video! Perhaps they need to reach out to "Buy It All Bob" to see if he can pick up some clear glasses and earmuffs.

Unsafe Zone of Fire

The "Sky Blaster" sketch is funny, but he'd make a terrible hunting buddy. That kind of indiscriminate shooting is very irresponsible.

This guy doesn't seem to understand his safe zone of fire – and that can lead to disaster. 

Harness the Power of Safety

It looks like the birdwatcher who ticks off "the Rage Monster" is also in danger: He's not wearing a tree stand safety harness. 

Falls are the most common cause of serious injury or death for hunters. Even in a ladder-style stand, you should always be connected to the tree from the moment you leave the ground until you come back down.

Don't Be an Unsafe Stereotype! Prioritize Hunting Safety

We hope you enjoyed the Dude Perfect video and our safety insights. Overall, we thought the "Stereotypes: Hunting" video was on point, except for those safety issues. If the Dude Perfect guys want to brush up on their hunter education, they just need to let us know! We'd be happy to get them started on a hunter safety course.

Did you spot these safety issues in the video? Do you ever commit any of these safety pitfalls when on a hunt? Staying safe in the field is the highest priority – aside from bringing home that deer or turkey each season. 

You can see how easy it is to make simple (yet dangerous) mistakes! So, if you haven't taken a hunting safety course, it's time. Most states require hunters to pass a safety course before getting a hunting license or hitting the field. 

Let Hunter-Ed help! Our online courses are a convenient way to brush up on crucial ways to keep yourself and others safe. Find the course for your state and start learning! 

Originally published October 15, 2015. Content updated December 27, 2022.