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