Keep Safe on Your Turkey Hunting Quest

Turkey hunting is a challenging and exciting springtime activity.

FIREARM HANDLING AND SAFETY

HUNTING SAFETY

BE SAFE AROUND DECOYS

Chase Fountain | TPWD

COVER DECOYS when moving to and from a hunting spot.

SELECT A GOOD SHOOTING POSITION in front of a tree, stump or rock that is wider than your shoulders and taller than your head.

ESTABLISH A “SIGHT LINE” that allows you 100 yards visibility. From your seated position, identify the clearest line of vision to your front.

SET DECOYS APPROXIMATELY 20 YARDS from your position near the sight line.

CALL OUT! Should you see another hunter, especially if they are close to your line of sight, call out to them in a loud, clear voice. Their presence has already compromised your location.

BE 360 DEGREES WARY if you are calling over decoys or moving to a new location. Ensure that no one is stalking your decoys before leaving your setup.

FIREARM HANDLING AND SAFETY

HUNTING SAFETY

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