If there is any doubt about whether a hunter is a licensee or an invitee, the landowner should treat him or her as an invitee. When granting access to more than one hunter, separate them so that they cannot shoot or otherwise injure each other, and give each a map of the area. Take time to warn hunters of dangerous conditions such as old homesites and wells, logging operations, and other hazards. Written agreements are useful in providing this information and in placing appropriate responsibility with the hunter. The agreement should require that the hunter be competent and knowledgeable, use firearms safely, and be familiar with hunting rules and regulations.
Any work involving chainsaw operation or tree felling is hazardous.
Firewood removal frequently involves both. Since unprocessed firewood is a relatively low-value forest product, it is usually acquired by removing individual poor quality trees from standing timber, a process called timber stand improvement. Firewood may also be obtained by removing residual trees or the tops and limbs of trees, following commercial harvest of higher-value timber. These firewood harvest methods can benefit forest landowners either by upgrading the quality of standing timber or by reducing site preparation costs. Since landowners benefit from firewood removal, they should think of and treat firewood cutters as invitees , a consideration requiring the greatest acceptance of responsibility.