Safe Shooting Zones of Fire

 


Safe Shooting Zones of Fire

One of the most common errors in hunting is swinging on game outside of a "safe zone of fire” – that specific area in which a hunter can safely fire a shot. You should always establish and stick to a safe zone and never shoot outside it.
Be aware of the locations of your companions and the dogs with every step you take. If in doubt, don't take the shot! You can refresh your knowledge of shooting sports safety with this short video.
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Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected]

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GOOD. Water stained; 85 degrees; 0.24 feet below pool. Crappie are fair on minnows in 16-20 feet of water on brush piles. Catfish are good in 20 feet of water with punch bait. Report by Jess Rotherham, Texas Crappie Fishing Service. Bass are good on docks and bulkheads in 3-10 feet of water skipping a light jig or Texas-rigged fluke or worm. Some fish can be caught on rock and brush piles in 10 feet of water using soft plastics. Report by Bryan Cotter, Texas Hawgs. Water clarity is 3-4 feet, and stained in some areas. Bass are good around submerged grass on a chatterbaits and a Texas rig worm, or around brush piles and rock piles dragging a worm. Report by Evan Coleman, Big Bassin Fishing Tour.

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