I know it's a bit early yet but safety is #1 and better EARLY than never. We get most of our Motel business from hunters that come here for Elk, Bird, Deer, and Prairy Dogs, if you's like to hunt in our area my JSH friends will get a great deal here, call early though, reservations during hunting season is a MUST!.

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARMS SAFETY

1. Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun.

2. Watch that muzzle! Be able to control the direction of the muzzle at all times.

3. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions.

4, Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger.

5. Unload guns when not in use.

6. Never point a gun at anything you do not want to shoot.

7. Never climb a fence or tree or jump a ditch with a loaded gun: never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle.

8. Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water.

9. Store guns and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children and careless adults.

10. Avoid alcoholic beverages before or during shooting.


GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR AND STAY SAFE. NO **** CHANEY INCODENTS.

and...preferably...shoot off your own foot.

I live in a rural area. On the other side of my pond is wooded area. Last year i had some drunk hillbilly shooting his shotgun out there. I was of course standing on a ladder WAAAAY UP cleaning windows out back.
GOD AMIGHTY!!! Pretty scary!!!!

two of my cousins were out in the woods, and both ended up shot. apparently, one was shot from an unknown party...and in his drunken stupor...thought it was his brother. he then shot in return.

guns and alcohol do NOT mix.

one time i was with my friend and we were on horseback and we rode in the middle of deer season and gunshots were going off really close to us and a environmental policeman stopped us on our way out and yelled at us lol

Responsibility seems to be a rare habit!Guns and booze don't mix!Unfortunatly there are idiots everywhere! Me too if you count my grammer and spelling!lol!

I am a hunter and I never drink and shoot! I like to drink but the two NEVER mix. The ten rules are a must. I stop and read them every time I see them, even though I could probably recite them.

extra rule= never ever piss off a raccoon -they will chase you and they will bite you!

And Do Not Wound it KILL IT

I like the idea of this constitution ... the right to arm bears!!!

Damn that would be funny!

Run Forest, run

I use to hunt men until the one i was looking for came across my path

I am a lifetime hunter.And sometimes when you think you've seen it all.....out pops another irresponsible hunter with no respect for nature,or property owners.Its getting more difficult to obtain permission on private land because of these morons runnin around,throwing down BEER cans,and cutting fences because thier too drunk,or lazy to climb over them.

I have encountered these idiots from my tree stand before.I actually had one that I made my position know too so he wouldnt shoot me.Then he says,oh hi,do you come here often????? Daaa !!! I'm thinking well no dear,I just have this tree stuck up my a-- thats why I'm here

Theres one more thing I would like to add.I went on a State Park hunt,and I could not believe the people who were firing thier weapons when you couldnt even see your hand in front of your face.So whats up with that? Apparently they havent got a clue what they were firing on for one,and 2nd,they must not be able to read the hunting guide that specifically states when LEGAL shooting times are.

Wheres the DNR when you need them ????? Hunters Education Courses need to be harder so it cuts down on the amount of hunting accidents.I think that everyone should have some type of field test requirement to pass before they can ever be allowed to enter into an area where other humans are with a weapon. Whats your opinion? I wouldnt mind getting some feedback on this.

It's been some years ago but I thought the hunters education was fine. At least what we have here in KS. I took the class even though I was Grandfathered out of it. I mean, why not?

Hunters story - uh, correction, loaders story:

Many years ago (many, many) I owned a bar and grill in Wichita, KS. We opened at 6:00 am and served breakfast to the third shift workers from Boeing and grunts from McConnell AFB.

This particular morn, a couple of fellows, middle aged, came in and one had a huge bandage covering his right hand and forearm up to his elbow. They had been in emergency at a hospital not far away. They came in for beer and not breakfast. The long faces (and bandage) made me ask, "Golly, what happened? Were you in an accident?" Both fellows were decked out in camo with field jackets (hunting gear). They were bleary eyed and had been up since way wee-er hours, you could tell.

The fellow without the bandage said they had been getting ready to go hunting and were re-loading shells that morning. Having done the same thing many times myself, I understood perfectly.

The fellow with the bandage said they were sitting at the kitchen table, all their stuff spread out and had an ashtray at the edge of of table and were smoking while loading (idiots).

The time for clean up came. While cleaning up the table, one of the fellows had scooped some spilled powder into his hand and dumped it in the ashtray. After clean up, the car was loaded and the pair were having that last cup of coffee at the same table.

...and a last cigarette before venturing out. When the bandaged man put his cigarette in the ashtray - WHOOSH!!!! The gun powder ignited and fire lit up their little kitchen. A trip to the emergency room insued. Badly burned and looking whipped the bandaged mand said (I swear) "It was me, I put the powder in the ashtray, not my friend here."

20 men fell off their barstools laughing their a**es off. The two fellows sat shaking their heads, still frowning and glancing at each other.

"Stupid is as stupid does." - Forrest Gump



True story.

Verb

Neighbor went duck hunting, sipping something to keep warm.
More sipping than ducks.
Ducks came in standing up in boat, shot his hand off at the forearm. Now has a hook or pincers.