ARUNDEL, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Only a week into
deer hunting season, the Maine Game Warden Service is investigating two
accidents; one which left a man from New Hampshire in critical
condition.
Game Wardens want to remind hunters how to safely participate in
their sport. It's important to carry a cell phone at all times so
getting medical attention is as easy as calling 911.
Also, hunters are required to wear two pieces of "hunter orange"; a
hat, and something like a vest or jacket that covers the majority of
their torso. But non-hunters are also encouraged to wear orange when
venturing out into the woods.
"These are fairly cheap," Rick LaFlamme, Game Warden, said. "You can
pick them up anywhere. Whether you're walking your dog, hiking, biking,
there are trail systems everywhere now. If it's a nice day, people are
going to be out. We recommend that they do. It's not the law, but we
recommend that they do."
If you see someone partaking in illegal hunting activity and would
like to remain anonymous, you are asked to call Operation Game Thief at
1-800-253-7887.
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