Hunter Safety START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: January 1, 2011 Contact: Terry Erwin, 512-389-8140 Hunter Safety Fall hunting season is here. Before heading into the field -- make sure to review hunter safety precautions. Ensure your firearm is clean and in working order, as this will help to avoid malfunctions in the field. When in the field, be aware of your surroundings, especially when it comes to who's around when you pull the trigger. Other hunters are in the field, and to help them to see you, always wear hunter orange. You can find more hunter safety information on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website.