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When crossing a fence while hunting, what is the first thing to do?

Completely unload your firearm.

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  1. Completely unload your firearm ✔
  2. Put the safety on and climb carefully
  3. Hand the gun over the fence loaded

Why: Fences, ditches and rough ground are where people stumble. Hunter education says to unload first, every time. Alone, you set the unloaded gun on the far side with the muzzle pointed away, then cross.

Huh, didn't know that: TPWD suggests setting the muzzle on your cap so dirt cannot get into the barrel.

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Answer: Completely unload your firearm. Fences, ditches and rough ground are where people stumble. Hunter education says to unload first, every time. Alone, you set the unloaded gun on the far side with the muzzle pointed away, then cross.

  1. TPWD Hunter Education, Crossing Obstacles tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/online-course/hunting-safety/crossing-obstacles
    The first thing to do is always completely unload your firearm.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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Hunting SafetyWhen can you be absolutely certain a gun cannot fire?Hunting SafetyTwo hunters reach a fence. After both unload, what happens next?Hunting SafetyYou pull the trigger and the gun does not fire. What should you do?

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