IOWA DNR REPORTS SIX SHOTGUN DEER HUNTING ACCIDENTS OVER THE WEEKEND

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One minor injury and five cases of property damage.Posted: Dec 8, 2020 12:42 PMPosted By: Mike Bunge 

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DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says there was one minor injury and five cases of property damage related to shotgun deer hunting accidents over the weekend.

“The incidents all had a common theme of hunters not following safety protocol,” says Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator for the Iowa DNR. “Safety should be part of every hunting plan and discussed with the group before heading to the timber. That includes discussion on the layout of the property, where everyone will be at all times during the hunt, where the roads and property boundary are and areas where they should not take a shot to avoid damaging private property.”

The DNR is reminding hunters to always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, properly identify the target and…

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  1. A six-pack of accidents in this case. This Mouse wagers this was not the only six-pack destroyed by hunters this weekend. There were probably many more cases! And shotguns! What hunter can resist taking a shot between deer?

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