With many hunting seasons coming into play in the last part of the year, there are many who are looking to have a good time outdoors. But sometimes things don’t go as planned, and accidents can happen.

Guthrie County Conservation Director Brad Halterman says that whether hunting in a group or going solo, always wear hunter’s safety orange. Hunters need to make sure other hunters can see them, that way the chance of an accident decreases. For those hunting in groups, Halterman says to stay in your lines, don’t get too far ahead or behind other party members. He adds that group hunters should always stay within eyesight of each other.

Halterman tells Racoon Valley Radio another safety measure is letting loved ones know what you’re up to.

“It’s always a good practice to let somebody know where you’re going each and every time you head out. And with today’s, obviously with today’s use of cell phones and the technology, it’s very simple. If you tell somebody where you’re going, and you end up hunting that area, and decide to go somewhere else, it’s just too easy to send a text to someone and let them know where you’re going, just in case something happens. So yes, it’s a good practice for everybody to follow.”

Halterman mentions that hunters should pay attention to what’s in front of them when they’re shooting, and what’s behind the thing they’re shooting at. He says accidents happen every year because hunters don’t know what’s in front of them when they pull the trigger.