KDWPT
The Kansas deer regular firearm season kicks off Wednesday and will continue through Dec. 10. All deer permits are valid during the firearm season, though unit, species, antlerless and equipment restrictions still apply to their permits. All hunters must have a Kansas hunting license. Hunters with archery permits must use archery equipment and hunters with muzzleloader permits must use muzzleloaders or archery equipment.
The KDWPT offered the following safety tips for those who may be hunting in tree stands during the rifle season:
— Avoid wooden, permanent stands nailed into trees. Wood rot and wind motion can quickly make these stands unsafe.
— Always use a full-body safety harness and lifeline while climbing up or down.
— Attach the safety harness to a short tether once you’re in the stand.
— Use a haul line to raise and lower your gear, bow or firearm.
— Always maintain three points of contact when climbing up or down.
— Hunt with a plan and ensure someone knows where your treestands are located and which stand you are hunting from.
— Carry a cellphone or other communication device so you can call someone if you’re injured.
— Avoid wooden, permanent stands nailed into trees. Wood rot and wind motion can quickly make these stands unsafe.
— Always use a full-body safety harness and lifeline while climbing up or down.
— Attach the safety harness to a short tether once you’re in the stand.
— Use a haul line to raise and lower your gear, bow or firearm.
— Always maintain three points of contact when climbing up or down.
— Hunt with a plan and ensure someone knows where your treestands are located and which stand you are hunting from.
— Carry a cellphone or other communication device so you can call someone if you’re injured.
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