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