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unanimous that with shotguns, long
range accidents are eliminated, these
are the factors to consider. A large
majority of hunting accidents occur
with the victim within fifty yards of
the shooter. The muzzle foot-pounds
of energy of a twelve gauge slug is
very comparable to that of the 30.06
-remember - a slug weighs 437 grains,
twice that of the 30.06 bullet.
The slug doesn't have much veloci-
ty over the fifty yards distance. The
large bore rifle is not any more
dangerous at short range. This is why
many states legislate buck shot only
for deer hunting - some states with
populations equivalent to those in
southern Ontario.
Shotguns do not have rifle sights,
therefore a hunter does not aim as
precisely as with a rifle. Hunters used
to shooting shotguns at birds may
well act the same when shooting at
deer - use reflex actions - pull up
quickly and fire.
Conclusions from information
gathered and a review of hunting ac-
cidents would indicate that the actual
type of fire -arm a man uses has little
to do with safety. How he uses it
does!
Be careful this hunting season.
Identify your target first. -0
Ministry of Natural Resources
Debt Management
Production management is essen-
tial in order to maximize on milk
yield, however dairymen must also
have a good understanding of debt
management and repayment capacity
as it applies to their level of produc-
tion. Some producers, because of
their strong equity position, don't
have to "push" their cows in order to
'ay the bills and provide for family
'ving. Other producers with higher
'ebt loads must maximize on milk
production to make their operation
iable.
Production levels can influence the
lollars available for repayment and
riving, however, as a thumb rule, debt
ervicing should not exceed 35 per
ent of the milk cheque. All pro-
Iucers are encouraged to make good
ise of a sound feeding program,
Breeding program, milk recording
grogram and herd health program to
nsure adequate production.
Remember, it takes milk flow to
nake a cash flow, however a dairy
cow, regardless of her production,
can only service so much debt.
Dennis Martin
Farm Management Specialist
HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS
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M.C. Grain and Corn Dryers,
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For Complete
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519-887-6289 Brussels, Ontario
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Three other models
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available.
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' Constructed from 11/4" pipe (.140 wall) and hot dipped galvaniz-
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" Stall Accessories Available:
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2) Neck Straps -nylon, leather, chain
3) Water Bowls - the popular F-80 cast iron bowl
4) Bedding Keeper - save money on bedding costs
AVAILABLE FROM:
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Bill's Stabling
& Mfg. Ltd.
R.R. 4, Arthur
519.848.3910
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