Transcript Hunters Safety

Hunters Safety
Be Prepared
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Weather you are going out for a few hours
or a two week adventure in the woods
ALWAYS BE PREPARED
Fish and Game
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If you have any questions or concerns
make sure you contact your local fish and
game office
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Palmer- 746-6300
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Glennallen- 822-3461
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In case of an emergency DIAL 9-1-1
Hunters Education Course
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Hunter Education is required for hunters
born AFTER January 1, 1986 who intend to
hunt in Units 7, 13-15, and 20. The
following apply:
If you were born after January 1, 1986
and are 16 years old or older, you must
have successfully completed a certified
Basic Hunter Education course.
If you were born after January 1, 1986
and are under 16 years old, you must have:
License
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Residents
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Under 15 non required
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16-59 Required
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60+ Free permit ID
25$ Hunting
15$ Trapping
39$ Hunting and Trapping
48$ Hunting and Sports Fishing
62$ Hunting Trapping and Sports
5$ Low Income
5$ Water Fowl
Harvest Tags
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Your harvest # must be written on the back
of your license
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Valid from date of issue until the following June
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Must punch immediately after kill
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Must keep it on your possession until game has
arrived at processing place (home)
15 days after bag limit/ End of season to report
to F&G (even if you get nothing)
http://hunt.alaska.gov
What not to do
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Never attempt to sell or buy Wild Game
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Except hares
You may not shoot on, from, or across any
drivable surface of any constructed road or
highway
Do not heard harass or molest game with a
motorized vehicle
No helicopters unless its to rescue people
No bows / crossbows that shoot multiple
arrows
Unit 13
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Caribou and moose must include all edible
meat
Poor trimming is illegal- Can't debone in
field
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Front quarters and hind quarters and ribs must
remain naturally attatched to bone
Must leave evidence of sex of animal
Prepping for the hunt
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Along with a well inspected firearm and
ammo and your license tags and permits
(leave a paper trail) you need your survival
gear.
Gear
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Tent (waterproof it )
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Tarps
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Warm Sleeping bag
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Water (can't bring to much) Vitamins
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Compass and map GPS
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Knives and sharpener
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Ax – chainsaw
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Rope
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Wool Socks
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Gloves
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Dry clothes
Healthy Trail Snacks
Hearty Meals
(Emergen-C
are great and easy )
Reliable hunting
partners
Waterproof hunting
boots with support
and grip
After the kill- keep it Clean Cool
and Dry
Make sure that you remove the hide and gut your
animal before it starts to spoil
If its hotter than 60 degrees out the process will
start very quickly and rapidly
Its recommended that if near water to let your
game soak 30-45 minutes
If not you need to hang it up and spray down with
citric acid and water to that it runs off and creates
a hard crusty coating
Keep a tarp around the meat to keep rain away
but dont seal tight needs to breath
ATV users
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Wear your helmet!
Gloves, Long Pants, Long Sleeve shirt,
Body Armor, Boots, Eye Protection
Inspect your vehicles
Do not over load and risk breaking or
tipping make multiple trips
Tread lightly, stick to the trail don't create
your own
Wearing the Proper Gear
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Make sure your clothing has reflective
materials
Make sure it is going to keep you warm and
dry
Make sure that you can be seen!
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Camoflauge may be great to stay hidden from
the moose but you don't want to be in the wrong
spot wrong time and NOT BE SEEN!
Orange and Green are excellent highlight colors
that make it easier to be seen.
Basic Gun Safety
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ALWAYS KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE
TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT
ALWAYS KEEP GUN UNLODED UNTIL
READY TO USE
REMEMBER TO TREAT EVERY GUN AS
IF IT WAS LOADED
Common Sense
on't be afraid to use it!
De'niigi
Udzih
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Please remember
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To use your best judgment
Don't do anything to put your self or others
at risk
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HAVE FUN
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STAY SAFE!