FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding all waterfowl hunters to wear a lifejacket while out on the water this season.
Wisconsin has had 22 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to DNR records. Twenty of those deaths were drowning-related, and 18 of those people were not wearing life jackets.
Hunters are no exception to boating accidents and drowning deaths, and as fall takes hold, they are urged to be aware that conditions can change rapidly with high winds, unfavorable weather and temperatures.
“It is crucial that waterfowl hunters – whether in a boat or in the water in waders – wear a life jacket,” DNR conservation warden Jon King said. “Wet, heavy hunting clothes serve as a weight that can pull a person underwater quickly.”
To prevent boating accidents, waterfowl hunters and other hunters alike should follow these safety tips while afloat and afield.
Whether hunting on land or by water, firearm safety is always essential. Recall the four basic rules of firearm safety here.
To learn more about safe hunting and boating practices or enroll in a hunter education course, click here.
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