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Gobblers '
Fair Game
Saturday j
The 1995 spring gobbler hunting season opens statewide Saturday.
Shooting hours are from one half hour before sunrise until noon each day. A 1994-95 state hunting license is required, along with a big game license. The bag limit is one bearded bird per day, no more than two per season. It is unlawful to use or have in possession any shot larger than number two fine shot when hunting with a shotgun. It is also unlawful to use dogs during the spring season or to use electronic calls. The season runs through May 20.
Blaze orange is not required for spring turkey hunting, although it is T recommended. The main reason for hunting accidents during spring turkey hunting is mistaking another hunter for game, according to Rex Hill, Hunter Education Coordinator.
Mr. Hill urges extreme caution in I properly identifying the target. “Make the assumption that every movement is by another hunter, then positively identify the target and what is beyond it before shooting,” he said. A blaze orange strip of cloth l about 4 inches wide, tied around the tree above the place you plan to sit - will alert another hunter that your are there.
Other recommended safety tips are: ■ J ■■
• Avoid using a gobbler call.
• If using decoys, carry them in and out in a blaze orange bag. That’s a good way to cany a turkey out also.
• Be careful when using decoys. How you place them could put you in . the field of fire of another hunter.
• Sit with your back to a tree that 1; is wide enough to cover you from t' behind, so your arms are not visible.
• When using camouflage over -i your face, make sure it’s a type that - 1 doesn’t hinder your vision. Camouflage paint is a good altema- * i five. : '
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