A Few Helpful Tips for the Upcoming Utah Rifle Buck Deer Hunt

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

USA -(Ammoland.com)- If you’re one of the 60,000 hunters who’ll participate in Utah’s general rifle buck deer hunt, Gary Cook, Hunter Education coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, has some advice to share.

He says preparing in advance and following the basics of firearm safety are two ways to ensure you have a great experience. And, while taking a deer is always the highlight of a hunt, so much more awaits.

“Just being in the outdoors,” Cook says, “enjoying the mountains and wildlife with your family and friends, is really what it’s all about. My family and I recently participated in the state’s general muzzleloader deer hunt. We took a deer, but it was the moose in our campground, the porcupine in our campground, the amazing fall colors, that really made the trip. Spending time together as a family was awesome.”

The general rifle buck deer hunt starts Oct. 21. Cook provides the following tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable time:

Preparing Your Firearm:

• Be as familiar as possible with your rifle. Know where the safety is and how to operate it, and how to load and unload …Read the Rest

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