THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS ISSUING SOME REMINDERS ABOUT HUNTING SAFETY. 

THE MOST FREQUENT CAUSE FOR HUNTING ACCIDENTS IS UNSECURE TREE STANDS SAYS STATE CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICER ZACH WILLIAMS. SO, WHAT DOES A SAFE TREE STAND LOOK LIKE?

THAT INCLUDES:

HUNTERS ARE ALSO REMINDED TO WEAR THE REQUIRED BLAZE ORANGE OR PINK WHILE OUT IN THE WOODS, TO CHECK THAT THEIR FIREARM IS WORKING PROPERLY, AND TO BE SURE OF THEIR TARGET BEFORE PULLING THE TRIGGER.