Practice safe boating in Illinois during waterfowl hunting season

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Take steps to avoid a boating accident this hunting season.

Practice safe boating during waterfowl season in Illinois with these tips from VisitSI:

• Do not stand or move about in a small boat and keep the load of your boat within the weight limits.
• When traveling from one location to another, do not decelerate suddenly.
• For those venturing out during icy weather be sure and wear a life vest.
• For those in boats it is important to remember that the law requires a vest for every person in the boat.
• Use common sense when handling firearms either in the boat, on land or traveling to and from the hunt location.
• Unload your weapon whenever you may be in a situation that could cause you to lose your footing.
• Look around and be aware of other hunters who might be in the area.
• Keep your dog away from your hunting rifle to avoid knocking it over.

For more information contact VisitSI at 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, IL 62959 or call 800-GEESE-99.

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