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Hunters are excited about the start of Utah's general buck deer and bull elk hunts. The general hunts start Aug. 17.
Photo by Scott Root, Division of Wildlife Resources
By Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
If you're an archery hunter, you can stay safe during this year's archery hunts by following a few, simple rules.
Utah's general archery buck deer and elk hunts kick off Aug. 17.
"Every year, we receive reports of archery hunters injuring themselves," says Gary Cook, Wildlife Recreation Program coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources.
Two practices lead to most of the accidents: not being safe in tree stands or having arrows out of your quiver when you shouldn't.
Cook provides the following advice to help you avoid these accidents:
- If you're going to hunt from a tree stand, make sure it's large enough to hold your weight before you start...