August — Hunting Safety
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Theme of the Month — August
Hunting Safety (Firearm & Bow)
Seasons open in September — including bowhunting and archery. The prep has to happen now.
August Weekly Content Calendar
What to Bring
- Firearm or bow, transported unloaded
- Ammunition or broadheads
- Blaze orange clothing
- Full-body harness and lifeline, for tree stands
- Hunter education card and license
- First aid / trauma kit
- GPS or map
- Knife
- Game bag or pack frame
- Radio or satellite communicator
Related Terrain
- Forest — tree stands, deadfall, and sightlines
- Backcountry — remote hunting grounds
Related Activities
Test Your Knowledge
What should you always do before drawing a bow or mounting a rifle on a target?
Positively identify it — never use a scope as binoculars.
What safety gear should be attached from the ground up and back down when using a tree stand?
A full-body harness, connected with a lifeline throughout the climb.
How should you get a bow or firearm up into a tree stand?
Haul it up on a rope, unloaded — never climb with it in hand.
What meteor shower, offered as August's alternate activity, peaks mid-month?
The Perseids.
What underreported cause of hunting deaths is tied to dragging game?
Cardiac events from the exertion.
Alternate Activity
Not into hunting? Try Meteor-Shower Stargazing instead — the Perseids peak mid-August, a family-friendly night activity for non-hunters.