Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 6 : Fall 2010 | Page 45
•Always be sure your gun barrel and action are
clear of obstructions.
•Always carry handguns with the hammer down
on an empty chamber.
•Do not consume alcohol before and during
shooting.
•Tell someone where you are going and when
you plan to return. If you move from one
hunting area to another, advise someone.
•Dress for the weather. Take a GPS or compass to
prevent getting lost.
•Do not rely on your cell phone many areas in the
woods you may not have service.
•Carry a survival pack and flashlight.
Always follow these rules of ethics anytime you are
hunting.
•Obey all the rules of safety and insist those
around you do the same.
•Obey all game laws and insist that those hunting
with you do likewise.
•Acquire marksmanship and hunting skills that
assure a clean kill.
•Support conservation efforts that assure good
hunting for future generations.
•Pass along to other hunters the attitudes and
skills essential to being a true outdoor
sportsman.
•Ask permission before hunting on private
property.
What to do when approached by a Maine Game
Warden:
Each year, Maine Game Wardens check thousands of
hunters for compliance with wildlife laws. A compliance
check by a Game Warden is an opportunity for outdoor
enthusiasts to have positive interactions with wardens while
in the woods of Maine. Game Wardens can help explain laws
and can help you learn more about outdoor opportunities
and conditions in your area.
When Hunting:
Game Wardens are concerned with firearm safety and
compliance with hunting regulations when checking
hunters. When approached by a Maine Game Warden you
are expected to follow all basic firearms handling rules.
•Do not attempt to load or unload your firearm
while being approached by a Game
Warden.
•Point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe
direction away from the approaching
Game Warden.
•Make sure the safety is on. Keep your finger away
from the trigger.
•Comply with all the instructions directed to you
by the Game Warden.
FALL 2010 Hunting Safe