Turkey Hunting Code of Ethics
The season is coming on fast and its good for us to all spend some time to think about safety and ethics before we go afield. In addition I hope you plan to take a youth out hunting this year to share the wonders of the great outdoors. In case you missed it check out my Challenge I posted this weekend over at the Black Bear Blog. ( I’ll be more then happy to post a photo or a story from any of my readers about hunts they take to fulfill this challenge. ) Covering safety and ethics with any young person you take on a hunt is important.
The National Wild Turkey Federation has lots of great information and tips for all experience levels. Here is the Turkey Hunters Code of Conduct.
A Turkey Hunter’s Code of Conduct
As a responsible turkey hunter, I will
• not let peer pressure or the excitement of the hunt cloud my judgment;
• learn and practice safe hunting techniques;
• hunt the wild turkey fairly;
• know the capabilities and limitations of my gun or bow and use it safely;
• obey and support all wildlife laws and report all violations
• respect the land and the landowner and always obtain permission before hunting;
• avoid knowingly interfering with another hunter and respect the right of others to lawfully share the out-of-doors;
• value the hunting experience and appreciate the beauty of the wild turkey;
• positively identify my target as a legal bird and insist on a good shot; and share responsible turkey hunting with others and work for wild turkey conservation.
Cool story brotha. Wish you could have got one, after all the head ache. T.
Thanks for posting this valuable set of guidelines. We all need the occasional reminder, and with a few minor wording changes you could apply this code to just about anything in life.
Comment by Rooster — April 9, 2007 @ 7:58 pm