Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police is in the prime of the job description as the busy hunting season gets into full swing.

On October 1 the bow hunting season opened and DNR authorities kick off the real busy season. Captain John Williamson says this is the time year conservation officers got into the field.

Tree stand safety is the number one talking point because that is the top issue for hunters in the fall. Capt. Williamson says to check the integrity of those tree stands and obviously make sure those harnasses are in good shape.

According to Capt. Williamson, you need to let someone know where you are going, especially if you are going alone. He says in the event of something happening, it is helpful to everyone if your location is known.

Capt. Williamson continues to urge hunters to check with the landowners whose property they may be hunting on. He says it's not only a good practice to avoid disputes in the event the land has changed hands but could also be a good way to find more ground if that landowner has acquired more land.