Deer hunting has indeed become safer over time, primarily because hunters have become safer. It all began decades ago with the advent of first voluntary then mandatory hunter safety training, and blaze-orange requirements in the deer woods and upland fields.
Despite the widespread availability of safety equipment, it happens every year: Hunters are severely injured—or worse—falling from treestands. Don’t become another statistic.
If you're searching for a good DIY bear hunt, head to the West this spring, where several million acres of public land offers hunters unbeatable opportunity. Here are a few tips and tactics to help up your odds of success.