Be the hunter, not the hunted - Hunting Safety Tips everyone should knowWritten by Rebecca Blain
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Another aspect of bow safety that you need to keep in mind is making certain that you have a bow that fits your strength. While being able to pull a heavier bow is considered a badge of honor among many hunters, pulling a bow that is too heavy for you can cause painful injuries that can take a lot of time to heal. If you insist on pulling a heavier bow so you can kill larger prey such as deer, you should take time and care to work up slowly to heavier bow. This can help prevent strained or torn muscles in future. Hunting Safety CoursesBefore you go out hunting, especially if you have not been hunting in a while, you should make certain you participate in a hunting safety course in your area. Safety courses go over gun safety and handling, as well as teach or remind you basics to care and precautions that should be taken. Many of these courses cover hunting laws in your area, which you should be familiar with before you go hunting. Hunting safety courses are also good for those individuals that do not hunt, but live in an area where a lot of hunting takes place. Seasonal Hunting SafetyIn some areas, especially heavily forested areas, seasonal hunting safety is something that you should always keep in mind. As many hunters are out in force during specific hunting seasons, you should always make certain that you are wearing bright, easily seen clothing so that hunters can easily identify that you are not a deer or another type of animal that they are hunting for. This applies whether or not you are a hunter, and especially if you are not on your own property. When hunting, you should always have permission from land owners to hunt on their property, so that you will not be in an area where there are likely to be children or individuals that could be accidentally shot by either gun or arrow. If you keep all of these things in mind, you should be able to go hunting without putting yourself or others at risk of injury or death. If you live in an area where hunting is popular, knowing hunting safety rules can protect you as well, as knowledge is protection when it comes to weapons of any kind.
Rebecca Blain is a professional and hobbyist writer who enjoys taking care of her Siamese Fighting Fish and educating people about turkey hunting supplies which can be read about here: http://www.discount-hunting-supplies-and-tips.com/turkey-hunting-supplies.html.
| | The Nitty Gritty to Soccer SafetyWritten by Rebecca Blain
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Equipment Without soccer safety equipment, all of in game rules would be ineffective. Shin guards, cleats, jerseys and proper fitting shorts and socks all work together to ensure that every player can enjoy game without being at high risk of injury. Shin guards are used to prevent bruising or breaking of lower portion of leg, where cleats and soccer balls are highly likely to hit you. Without these, such as lotto shin guards, you put yourself at high risk. Wearing a proper pair of cleats, such as ones designed by Nike, gives you more grip into turf. This grip helps to prevent sprains and breaks in ankles. These shoes also give your feet adequate protection from other pairs of cleats and impact with soccer ball. Proper fitting clothing, ranging from jersey, shorts and socks, contribute to player comfort. This is important, as distractions from game can lead to injuries to yourself and others. It is always advisable to wear your proper jerseys to practice or to games. Specially designed jerseys and shorts are designed to handle rigors of soccer. The fabric in particular is designed to stand up against grass stains as well as be comfortable. Weather One aspect of soccer safety that is forgotten by many players and parents is weather conditions. Playing in rain can be a fun, invigorating experience, treasured by players for years to come. Despite this, playing in muddy conditions is dangerous. The slipping and sliding that creates a great deal of enjoyment taken from playing soccer in rain leaves room for a wide variety of different injuries. If you choose to play soccer in rain, make certain you take every precaution possible, from wearing cleats, guards and your protective gear. When a full fledged storm comes up, complete with thunder and lightning, game play should be ended immediately. A soccer field is worst place to be in middle of a lightning storm, and parents as well as players have been killed or maimed by lightning. If lightning is spotted and your referee does not end game, you should still leave field as soon as possible. Miscellaneous Accessories Before you play soccer, you need to make certain that you are not wearing miscellaneous accessories such as earrings, anklets and other pieces of jewelry that could be broken or cause harm. Earrings in particular are prone to being torn from earlobes when contact is made with a soccer ball. By removing these pieces of jewelry and other items of this nature, you can help prevent injuries to yourself that could be disfiguring. If you are considering getting piercings and you play soccer, you may want to consider planning to have your piercings done when soccer season is over.If you keep all of these things in mind while playing or observing soccer games, you should be able to enjoy sport while being at low risk of injury.
Rebecca Blain is a professional and hobbyist writer who enjoys taking care of her Siamese Fighting Fish and educating people about soccer cleats which you can read about here: http://www.everything-soccer.com/replacement-soccer-cleats.html
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