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Find Recreation Areas with HUNTING Activities |
Hunting
Big game, small game
and bird hunting are
available on America’s
public lands depending
on the site and season
of your trip. Hunting
fees, licensing and
seasonal restrictions
may vary from site
to site. For more detailed
information, directly
contact the site where
you plan on hunting.
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photo
courtesy of the
US Fish and Wildlife
Service |
What
do we mean by Hunting?
RecML, the
recreation standard
that is being developed,
describes hunting as:
hunting (overall),
big game hunting, small
game hunting, migratory
bird hunting
Practice
Good Stewardship of
our Public Lands:
You can help to
take care of our public
lands so that others
may enjoy these areas
for years to come by
practicing some of
the following actions:
Don't Litter... take along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle.
Make
sure that you are using
the correct type of
hunting equipment permitted
in that area. Check
with your destination
ahead of time for current
hunting rules and regulations
for that area.
Don't hunt in areas where you are not permitted. These areas have been declared "off limits" to hunters to protect wildlife, vegetation, or for your safety.
Safety
While Hunting:
Wear proper hunting gear, such as: orange vests and caps so that you are not mistaken for wildlife by another hunter
Complete a hunter safety course and check to see what your local and state hunting laws are
Always transport your hunting weapons with the safety on
Be courteous and remember that you are sharing public lands with other hunters and recreationists
Do not hunt on unauthorized public lands
Bring
along extra safety
items such as water,
flashlights, maps,
and a cellphone or
radio
