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Tips for a safe and successful archery hunt in Utah

An archery sight can dramatically improve your targeting, but there’s still no substitute for regular practice. If you’re just starting out, a few lessons with an experienced archer are invaluable.

UTAH (ABC4) – Summer months are beginning to wind down and throughout the state of Utah, hunters are beginning to prep for archery hunts.

Utah’s first big game hunts begin Saturday, Aug. 20 as the archery buck, spike elk and any-bull elk get the fall season underway.

The Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) released some tips to help prevent injuries and allow hunters for a safe and successful hunt.

Tree Stand Safety

Hunters who plan to hunt in a tree stand should be sure to check the stand’s weight rating, making sure the stand will support both you and the weight of your equipment.

“Hunters sometimes forget to factor in the weight of their equipment,” says Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Hunter Education Program Manager RaLynne Takeda. “If the combined weight of your body and the equipment is greater than the weight the stand can support, it could easily collapse, sending you and your gear to the ground.”

The DWR reminds hunters that climbing the tree stand with gear could also present a risk.

Know Your Target

Every hunter should know the maximum range they are comfortable shooting. Before hunters release their arrows at a deer or elk be sure to know what is beyond your intended target.

Preparation Tips

Before heading out into Utah’s country, take a look at some preparation tips from the DWR:

For a full list of tips to help prevent injuries and how to prepare for a safe and successful hunt, click here.