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e -Tunes Thursda Se a t. 14 1972
IN SINGLE FILE on the trail, the front gun should point
that way, with the following gun in the sling position or over
the shoulder. Muzzle control should become second nature
with a good hunter.
G'unsafet
re ven tin
By Art Elliott
Now that a few ducks are start-
ing to show up and the leaves are
about to turn, a young man's fan-
cy will turn to thoughts of old Bet-
sy, the 12 -gauge, and partridge
breasts and rabbit tenderloin,
venison stew and moose T-bones.
Many treasured weapons will
come down frail' the gun rack for
a fond cleaning and polishing.
The waders and bush boots will
dragged out from the back of
the closet.
Inevitably, every gunner going
into the field will have to secure a
hunting license, whether it be for
small game.such as rabbit, phea-
sant, grouse, partridge, coon, fox
or wolves; deer permit for deer
and bear; moose license. The
three types cost $3, $10 and $15,
with a special rate on the deer li-
cense for farmers of $5. They are
available from license issuers at
many points in the area or from
the Wingham office of the Minis-
try of Resources: Non-residents
pay $125 for the package.
It's not quite that simple
though. Young hunters attaining
the age of 15 must have parental
permission to obtain a license.
Those 15 to 19 must take a
government approved course in
safe gun handling from one of
several official instructors in the
area, then take a written and.
practical examination adminis-
tered by the. Ministry. Older hun-
ters unable ,to produce a pre-
viously purchased license are
obliged to take the examination,
and many of these could profit by
the gun safety'course as. well.
,Safety Instructors
Hunter safety instructors in
this area include Borden Jenkins
of Wingham; Jim Turvey, Brus-
sels;,, Walter Breckles at Kin -
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lough and Manfred Dierolf, God,.
erich. The first course in the
Wingham area is set for Septem-
un
ber 19 and arrangements should
be made well in advance. The day
before the season opens is ix) time
FIRING AT UNIDENTIFIED targets accounts for many
fatalities and woundings. In this example a man crawling
under a deadfall might sound and look like a bear or deer to
a trigger-happy gunner. If you don't know, don't shoot. It
could be your partner. (Staff Photo) -
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to start thinking about a 'license.
The fee schedule ranges from $3
to $5 for the safety course; $3 for
the examination and $3 for the
small game license.
A summary of the Ontario
hunting regulations is available
from instructors or the Wingham
office of the Ministry of Re-
sources:Also available is a folder
on "I -low ta qualify for a hunting
license in Ontario" and other
helpful literature for the fisher-
man, boater and hunter.
Curbs Accidefs
Conservation Officer Blake
Smith, in an interview at the Min-
istry office here recently, stated
that hunter safety training in On-
tario over the past several years
has resulted in a fifty percent de-
cline in serious hunting acci-
dents, despite the fact that gun -
toting population continues to
grow. '
"The program has demonstrat-
ed that it is very much worth
while from the standpoint of this
important prevention of fatalities
and serious injuries," he pointed.
out, "but we must keep pounding
away on the 'ten commandments'
(of hunter safety) not only for the
youngsters joining the ranks of
hunters, but the veterans too.
Men who should know better are
still careless when it comes to
gun handling," he said.
The "ten commandments" of
gun safety referred to are:
Treat every gun as though it
were a loaded gun; be sure of
your target before you squeeze
the trigger; never point a gun at
anything you do not want to kill;
always carry your gun so that the
muzzle is under control at all
times; guns must always be un-
loaded when carried into camp or
not in use; make sure barrel and
action are clear of obstructions;
unattended guns should be un-
loaded; never climb a fence or
accidents
jump a ditch with a loaded gun;
never shoot at flat or hard objects
or the surface of water; avoid al-
coholic drinks.
Give Demonstration
On a recent afternoon, conser-
vation officers of the Winghamr
office of the Ministry of Re-
sources volunteered to . demon-
strate some of the , rights and
wrongs of gun bandling in the
field, resulting in the photos
which appear in this issue of The
Advance -Times. There are many
others which could not be illus-
trated here for lack of space, but
they are mainly based on com-
mon sense, with the theme of
"muzzle control" being vital to
safe hunting.
^���� ARE �! AAA and L_ !,
GUNS NOT PROPS should never be used, o ieah
upon at anytime, particularly when loaded. It Looks so ob-
viously dangerous, but every fall some learn the hard way
and die or limp for the resf'of their lives. (Staff Photo)
TWO HUNTERS TOGETHER at a fence can quickly and safely cross by unloading guns
and handing them from one to the other across the fehce as demonstrated by Ken Hehry.
and Lorne Campbell of the Ministry of Resources staff. Young hunters have a better
chance to grow old this way. (Staff Photo)
•
ACCIDENTAL SUICIDE could be the title fdr this picture
as Ken Henry demonstrates how a hunter SHOULD
NEVER attempt to cross a fence or deadfall. Recommend-
ed procedure is to unload gun or break action,' lean it solidly
against far side of fence at a post, then climb over at the
EST solid post. Hunters live longer if they do,'t climb ob-
tacles with loaded guns. Climbing between posts damages
en ces too. (Staff Photo)
'HUNTERS APPROACHED by anyone'must take care that their~ guns do not point at a
person. Muzzle control is vital, especially when meeting a ,conservation officer such as
Blake Smith Ot left, who would be justified in this example in laying a careless gun handl-
ing charge under the Fish and Game Ad which can carry a heavy penalty. (Staff Photo)
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WHEN SIDE BY SIDE in the field, hunters should carry guns in such'a way that they point
away from anyone. It's an obvious rule frequently broken, with sad results. (Staff Photo)
A FREQUENT AND LEGITIMATE "beef" from farmers is
about those ignorant hunters who persist in firing at
pidgeons on a barn rood. Its frequently damages the roof,
causing it to leak, can frighten stock or poultry, startles the
farmer, his wife and children and in this case could draw a
charge of shooting from a road allowance which is taboo. It
also creates ill feeling resulting in much Ibnd being posted.
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MARK OF EXCELLENCE
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Come over and havd'a laugh
at "The Sign of the Goose"
painted by Guenter, Helm.
BETTER IDEALS MAKE
BETTER, DEALS AT THE
SIGN OF THE GOOSE
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