Often, the locations where many of us undertake our fieldwork are also sites attractive to hunters.  It’s important to take precautions to minimize your risk, including the following:

• Wear blaze orange (vest and hat at a minimum)
• Plan field work around the major, riskier hunting seasons (e.g., fall rifle season, spring turkey season)
• During spring wild turkey – Never wear red, white, or blue outer wear or exposed inner clothing
• Make yourself aware of the different hunting seasons in the location where you’re working
• Visit the Maryland DNR Hunting & Trapping Site for more information