The annual rite known as the firearm deer season kicks off at dawn Saturday and continues for the final two weeks of November.

Hundreds of thousands of hunters of all ages will take to the woods in the coming days in search of a trophy buck. Regrettably, if history is any kind of indicator, there is at least a chance that a number of hunters will become injured while in the field.

From time to time, some have even died while hunting.

What follows here is is a listing of “do’s” and “don’ts” for hunters in Michigan forestlands. Most of the items are of the commonsense variety:

— Wear the bright orange hunting clothing gear so you can be easily seen and not confused with a deer. Not only is it safe, but it’s also required by law.

— Do not pull the trigger unless you are certain, without

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