| Boating and hunting are most definitely two | | | | time allow your emotions to override common |
| of the most popular outdoor activities. In | | | | sense.Taking a compass and map with you will |
| the following article we will take a look at | | | | aid if you get lost. Even a flashlight is a |
| each of them and discuss some of the safety | | | | good idea in case you become lost in the |
| risk involved.Boating | | | | dark. The flashlight will also help in |
| | | | avoiding snakes and other potentially |
| The term boating usually refers to the | | | | dangerous animals.Boating Safety |
| recreational use of a pleasure craft. Fishing | | | | |
| and waterskiing are two common boating | | | | For most people when they go out boating on |
| activities along with many other sports. | | | | the water the last thing on their mind is |
| Millions of boaters can be found all around | | | | emergency preparation. This is a mistake |
| the world as it is an incredibly popular | | | | which over time has cost many people their |
| activity.Hunting | | | | lives. Being prepared for an emergency is |
| | | | absolutely vital if you are going to go out |
| Hunting can be defined as the practise of | | | | boating. Common boating emergencies include |
| pursuing some type of animal while attempting | | | | someone falling overboard, boat breakdowns, |
| to capture or kill it. Hunting dates back | | | | boat leaks and capsizing.Proper safety |
| many, many years and is a very celebrated | | | | equipment is not only recommended but is |
| pastime.Hunting Safety | | | | mandatory in most places. Boating safety |
| | | | equipment includes life buoys, life jackets |
| Unload all firearms when not in use. | | | | and ladders. A horn and bailer are also |
| Although you may know that your firearm is | | | | recommended and/or required in most areas. |
| loaded, the people around you may not. Never | | | | Survival suits are also recommended |
| hop over a fence or climb into your tree | | | | especially when boating in cold water where |
| stand with a gun that is loaded. When | | | | the risk of hypothermia is greater.Proper |
| travelling on an ATV or other vehicle unload | | | | maintenance of your boat is essential to |
| the gun as well.Be sure that not only do you | | | | ensuring a safe trip. Without proper |
| know what is in front of your target before | | | | maintenance your boat has a much greater risk |
| shooting but also be aware of what is behind | | | | of breaking down which will put the lives of |
| it. Many hunters leave this part out as they | | | | everyone on board including yourself at |
| assume that they will not miss. That however | | | | risk.Following these tips will allow you a |
| is not the case.The most important safety tip | | | | much better chance of having a safe and |
| that we can offer you is to use common sense | | | | enjoyable time whether you are hunting or |
| at ALL times. While hunting, do not at any | | | | boating. |