October 2023

Think pheasant hunting safety this fall

Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out.Jamie Cook, hunter education coordinator with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said hunters should get reacquainted with the techniques used to hunt pheasants – be sure to walk in a straight line and know where members of the hunting party are at all times, especially in low visibility areas like terraces, tall switch grass and standing corn.“Go through the safe zones of fire with each member of the hunting party, talk about avoiding target fixation and swinging on game,” Cook said.

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Get your eyes checked

If you ever played baseball, you may have been told to “keep your eye on the ball.” When batting, a baseball player is taught to watch the ball the entire time from when it leaves the pitcher’s hand to when, hopefully, their bat smacks the ball for a hit.

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