Before you have a successful hunt, you have to get to your hunting spot safely. Do you know what to do when loading your firearm into your truck? Knowing how to transport a firearm safely is a crucial aspect of successful hunting. Accidentally pointing a…
An average of 20 hunters per year die, and disabilities permanently impair many others because of tree stand falls. That's why September is Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month, so hunters remember to brush up on essential tree stand safety practices. Hunter-Ed supports Tree Stand Safety Awareness…
You may encounter many things while out in the field for your hunt – including man-made obstacles like barbed wire fences – and it's important that you know how to cross them safely. Coming across land boundary lines or even fences within the same property…
Our online courses aren't the only way to learn valuable hunting lessons. We love sharing stories of unique experiences hunters have in the field – even when they aren't hunting – and these experiences can help others learn more about being responsible hunters! Today, we share a…
In Part I of learning about tree stand safety, we talked about four crucial safety tips when using tree stands to hunt. If you haven't read that article, we encourage you to do so! Those tips cover how to get in and out of a stand…
New and seasoned hunters need the right gear for every hunt. Having the right tools and essentials helps keep you safe and more likely to have a successful hunt. So, what should you include in your essential hunting kit? Depending on the game you hunt and the…
