MADISON, Wis. (WNR) — The DNR wants hunters to be safe on the water as fall waterfowl season opens.
Major April Dombrowski says the most important thing is to wear your life jacket, especially as you’re probably wearing heavier clothing as the fall continues and temperatures drop.
Make sure you’re not overloading your boat with gear. Every vessel should have a rating from the Coast Guard showing how much you can carry. Be sure to keep your firearm carefully and safely stowed until it’s time to hunt, and always follow the rules of firearm safety while you’re on the water.
And make sure to tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to be back, in case something goes wrong.