We’re wanting everyone participating in duck hunting season to have a safe and enjoyable time. That’s starts by making sure you have a plan and sharing expectations with everyone present in the maimai around the safe practices you’ll all be following.

Safe handling of shotguns is a great start point, as there may be visitors and younger family members present who are all less familiar with hunting. That’s things like never pointing shotguns at people; staying aware of where fellow hunters and visitors are; and when the shotguns are not in use, making sure they are unloaded and in a safe location.

This year we’re also reminding duck hunters about the dangers of hearing loss, and encouraging everyone to have adequate hearing protection. 

As always alcohol and firearms don’t mix, so save any drinks until after the hunt.