Wallenfang should know that hunters should already know to identify their target and know what is behind it, as that is a critical aspect of hunter safety.

Heck bassman, I've actually SEEN a IL clown try to register a GUERNSEY COW my first year hunting.

What torks me off is the idiots who SWEEP their rifle/shotgun towards other hunters or use their scopes to see whos walking up the trail. Then thers the standard opening day morons who just start shooting in any direction just to shoot and the idiots who have to take 3, 4, 5 shots at a RUNNING DEER.

#4 Keep your finger OFF of the trigger and OUT of the trigger guard until your sights are aligned on the target.

I enter the woods before sun up and usually exit after sun set. I ALWAYS use a light during these times even if it may hinder my success because I fear of being mistaken for a deer. Scary I know, and its unfortunate there are so many hunting that arent qualified. Good luck to all this season and be safe. #1 Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. #2 Be sure of your target and whats beyond. #3 Always keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

"Jumpin' gee, horsefat,"
Please don't shoot Bullwinkle!

I heard about a farmer that painted white stripes on his horse so hunters wouldn't mistake it for a deer. Some flat lander shot it anyway , and asked why, he claimed he thought it was a zebra !

ChsMkr,I would assume this is a note for the idiots,not experienced hunters,although an elk calf or a moose could be mistaken for, a large whitetail for some if you really think about it,I would hope not but strange things happen in da woods ya no.

I'm glad that Kevin and the DNR warned me in advance. It can be difficult to tell the difference between these animals and a white tail deer in the woods. Now I can study photos to be able to identify my target before I myself wander up there next week.