ST. PAUL — With hundreds of thousands of hunters set to converge on the state’s fields and woods for the Saturday, Nov. 8, firearms deer opener, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that safe hunts are successful hunts.

Hunting is a safe activity that leads to lifelong memories when hunters prepare ahead and take safety precautions. In the days before the firearms deer season kicks off, the DNR urges hunters to:

Brush up on the key tenets of safe firearms handling, and make sure their firearms are in good working order.

Ensure they have sufficient blaze orange or blaze pink clothing.

Ensure their hunting party has a plan on where everyone will be hunting.

Know where your target is and what is beyond. It’s important to be alert for both hunters and nonhunte

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