Carrying Your Gun While Chasing Big Gobblers

By: Connor Hermesch

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Categories: Hunting, Safety

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Turkey hunting requires strict safety protocols due to difficult terrain and low visibility. Hunters must verify safeties are on and keep muzzles pointed in safe directions. Consistent communication and monitoring among partners help prevent accidents during fast-paced maneuvers.

Published: February 21, 2018

Carrying Your Gun While Chasing Big Gobblers

Uneven terrain, moving fast while remaining stealthy and carrying a loaded shotgun can all add up to one horrific accident. Combine those challenges with multiple hunters and no one in hunter orange and you can see that spring turkey hunting can be a dangerous endeavor.

Before you leave the truck review the safest way to carry your weapon, check that the safety is on and make sure it is always pointing away from your partner. This is especially true when walking together down a trail or when that gobbler goes off and you need to make a quick move. Sometimes a simple reminder and frequent monitoring can make all the difference in the world. Make sure that everyone is on the same page and everyone is making safety a priority…before the hunt begins.

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Author: Connor Hermesch

Connor is the Marketing Manager for American Hunting Lease Association and has been with them for over 5 years. Connor lives in Indiana and enjoys the outdoors whether it's fishing, riding his quad or sitting around the campfire. When not working or outdoors, you can find him rooting for his sports teams.

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