Deadly season for Canadian hunters

Heartbreaking headlines from across the country are highlighting a rash of premature deaths because of unintended incidents involving firearms this fall hunting season.

Two deaths in Ontario, one in Alberta and one in Saskatchewan this month are drawing attention to the vital need for training and safe practices while hunting.

While it is impossible to identify a single reason for the spike in firearm-related hunting deaths, Terry Pratt, an instructor with the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, says common-sense safety needs to always be top-of-mind for anyone handling a gun.

“Once you’ve got a firearm in your hands, you have to be aware of your situation at all times,” says Pratt.

For more information on Ontario regulations call the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 (ext. 7503) or (ext. 7542).