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10/25/2006
AUTUMN OUTDOOR SAFETY TIPS
Fall is a wonderful time to be outdoors with dazzling colors, crisp air and
wildlife activity galore. Whether your passion is hiking, hunting, fishing,
birding or just taking in the scenery, a few common sense safety reminders
will add to your enjoyment during a day afield
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Know your limits. Don't take off on a
long hike, hunt or bike ride if you're not physically ready. Tell someone
where you're going and when you expect to return. |
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Watch the weather. New England weather
is notorious for quick changes. Be ready with an extra layer of clothing,
warm hat and gloves. |
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Expect the unexpected. No one expects
problems while spending a day outdoors, but having a fanny pack with a few
first aid items, matches, water, Swiss army knife, cell phone, map,
compass, whistle, extra food and flashlight can help prevent small
problems from becoming big ones. |
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Wear blaze
orange for visibility. Whether
you're a hunter, hiker or walking the dog in rural areas, it's a good idea
to wear a cap or vest of highly visible blaze orange clothing when you're
out enjoying the great outdoors. |
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Respect the water. Canoeists and
kayakers are required to wear life jackets from September 15 to May
15, but all water enthusiasts, especially anglers who wade our larger
rivers, would be wise to wear floatation devices now that water
temperatures are cool. |
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Respect other outdoor users. Mountain
biking, horseback riding, wildlife watching, hunting and hiking are not
mutually exclusive activities. Know the seasons and who is likely to be
sharing the woods and waters with you. Keep dogs under control and respect
outdoor users rights to enjoy our open spaces. |
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Finally, licensed sportsmen and women are
reminded to take the basics of hunter safety to heart. Treat every
firearm as it were loaded, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
at all times. Positively identify your target and what's beyond.
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Outdoor activities
are among the safest recreational pursuits available. By using a little
common sense, they'll stay that way.
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