Featured Story /// MO Department of Conservation


SharinG the


WoodS fall safety for


hunters & hikers alike


Story and Photography By: Missouri Department of Conservation


  lers are all over social media from September through January, and  munity who does not hunt or does not know someone who enjoys hunting. Although hunting is a critical part of life for many of us, it is not the only outdoor recreation option that people enjoy during the  reational activities are all enjoyable come fall time, and both hunters  keep each other safe.


• First and foremost, it is the responsibility of hunters to know what target they are aiming for, along with what is behind their target when hunting.


• Never aim at sound or movement. • If you are hunting, especially on public land where other area users may be present, make sure you keep an eye out for other people.


• Never risk a person’s safety for a potential harvest. • Avoid hunting in areas where other users may be found, like along trails or near parking lots.


72 /// November 2025


 safety measures to alert hunters that they are in the area. Wear bright clothing to make yourself stand out against the backdrop to allow hunters to see that you are in the area. If walking a pet, it is a good idea to put a brightly colored vest or bandana on them so that they are visible as well. Avoid earth-toned or animal-colored cloth-  active during the early morning and late afternoon, when game an-      during these times when light is dim.  when using public lands. Make yourself known, but don’t make  let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Remember, just because you choose to enjoy the outdoors one way does not mean that everyone else prefers that form of  conservation areas that allow hunting and some that do not.


   


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