Honor all gates, fences and barriers that are there to protect our natural resources, wildlife and livestock. Educate yourself, plan and prepare before you go Educate yourself by having the right information, maps and equipment to make your trip safe. Know the local laws and regulations for hunting. On private lands, be sure to obtain the owner or land manager's permission to cross or use their lands. Dress in layers and carry a jacket.
Weather conditions can change unexpectedly.
Allow for future use of outdoors, leave it better than you found it Avoid sensitive areas, such as streambanks, lakeshores and meadows. Carry out what you carry in. Don't burn or bury trash. Flagging and marking trails is unsightly. If necessary, remove flagging as you leave.