Crossing Obstacles: Alone

Always unload guns before crossing fences or other obstacles or before negotiating rough terrain. When crossing fences, logs, or other obstacles alone:

• Unload the firearm.
• Cover the muzzle or place something under it to help keep out debris.
• Place the firearm on the other side of the fence or obstacle to be crossed, with the muzzle pointed away from you and your crossing point.
• Cross the obstacle. If you are crossing a wire fence, cross close to a fence post to prevent damage to the fence.
• Retrieve the firearm, keeping the muzzle pointed away from you.
• Check the barrel for obstructions.
• Reload and continue the hunt.