Chapter 10: Safe Hunting Skills
Safely Carrying Firearms in the Field (continued)

Crossing Obstacles

• Always unload guns before crossing fences or other obstacles or going over rough terrain.
• Cross wire fences close to a fence post to prevent damage to the fence.
• After unloading, place the gun on the other side of the fence or obstacle to be crossed, with the muzzle pointed away from you and your crossing point. Place your hat over the muzzle when placing your firearm on the other side of the obstacle. Then cross the obstacle and retrieve your gun.

• Pull a gun toward you by the butt—never by the muzzle.
• If two people are crossing, one person crosses first and then receives the unloaded guns from the other hunter.