WAGC advocates safety whenever handling firearms.

______________________________________________________Rules to live by: Hunting safety tips
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1. Wear at least some blaze orange clothing.

2. Never climb in or out of a tree stand, or over an obstruction such as a fence, with a loaded gun.

3. Assume that any gun you are handling is loaded.

4. Always keep the muzzle of any gun — loaded or unloaded — pointed in a safe direction.

5. Always be absolutely sure of your target and know what lies beyond your target.

6. Always rely on a safety harness in a tree stand.

7. If hunting in camouflage, wear something blaze orange when moving.

8. Always carry your firearm with the safety in the “on” position.

9. Have a plan when with companions and know where they will be hunting.

10. Do not use your rifle or shotgun scope as binoculars — you could end up pointing your gun at another hunter.