This is about as critical time of the year as it gets when it comes to hunting for birds and game alike in the Sportsman’s Paradise. That’s why it’s so important to emphasize practicing and promoting firearm safety.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation realizes hunters in the country are focused on hunting as midwinter approaches. The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries joins with the NSSF to remind all outdoorsmen that hunter safety is one of the hunting traditions in America.