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8 Great Ways to Prep for Fall Hunting Season
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fter a summer of fishing, are you ready for fall in the field? Global Rescue experts and Safe Travel partners offer 10 essential tips to help you prep for the fall hunting season.
1: Prep Your Equipment You probably have the basics down, like cleaning your weapon, but here are a few to-do items that might be forgotten: • Make sure new batteries are placed in anything that requires them. Replace last season’s extra batteries. • Sharpen and oil your knives. • Refresh your first aid and survival kit. Check expiration dates and replace any used or missing items. • Repair or replace clothing or gear that has rips, tears or broken zippers that might have occurred last season or while sitting in storage. “Pull new gear out of the packaging. Make sure it works and you know how to use it,” said Larry Reeves, operations supervisor at Global Rescue. 22 HUNTER'S HORN™ SUMMER 2021
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• Practice with new equipment at the range or during nonhunting hikes before taking the gear on a hunt.
2: Test Your Skills Shooting is a perishable skill. If it’s been a while, you need practice-go to the range. “Confirm the functionality and accuracy of your weapons and optics,” said Harding Bush, operations manager at Global Rescue. “It is always good to confirm accuracy with the same lot of ammunition you’ll be using during the hunting season.” Weapons proficiency goes a long way in enhancing the enjoyment and safety of the hunt.
3: Review License Requirements, Laws and Hunting Safety
Hunting laws change from season to season. Are you planning to hunt somewhere new this season, perhaps in a state or
