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2B | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS Remember safety tips as hunting season begins As Oregon begins the hunting season, it’s important to remember that every hunter has the responsibility to enter the field well-prepared to hunt in a safe, responsible man- ner. This includes being properly equipped to find your way out, taking mea- sures to ensure the safety of self and others, and being a good steward of nature. Here are some tips we offer for those who ven- ture out for a hunt, or to enjoy the outdoors: Hunters: • Check weather reports before visiting the forest. Dress properly. • Tell someone where you will be hunting and when you will return. Leave a written plan at home and in your vehicle. • Be familiar with the area you want to hunt. • Consider using elec- tronic technology such as a handheld GPS or an app on your cellular phone that uses the GPS built into your phone. Such phone applications like, on Xmaps. Personal locating bea- cons (PLBs) or Satellite Messengers are another electronic that will assist searchers in finding you if you are lost or injured. • Avoid wearing white or tan during hunting sea- sons. Wearing hunter orange, viewable from all directions is recommend- ed. • If accompanied by a dog, the dog should also wear hunter orange or a very visible color on a vest, leash, coat or bandana. • Check hunting equip- ment before and after each outing, and maintain it properly. Familiarize your- self with its operation before using it in the field. • Carry a spare set of dry clothing. Use layering techniques to prevent moisture while retaining body warmth. Always bring rain gear. • Carry a first aid kit and know how to use its con- tents. • Clearly identify your target before shooting. Prevent unfortunate acci- dents or fatalities. • Be alert when hunting near developed areas and trails. Other recreationists are in the forest as well. • Check out the variety of hunter safety courses available to the public from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at www.dfw.state. or.us/education/hunter. Outdoor Enthusiasts: • Wear bright clothing. Make yourself more visi- ble. Choose colors that stand out, like red, orange or green, and avoid white, blacks, browns, earth- toned greens and ani- mal-colored clothing. Orange vests and hats are advisable. • Don’t forget to protect Fido. Get an orange vest for your dog if he/she accompanies you. • Be courteous. Once a hunter is aware of your presence, don’t make unnecessary noise to dis- turb wildlife. Avoid con- frontations. • Make yourself known. If you do hear shooting, raise your voice and let hunters know that you are in the vicinity. • Know when hunting seasons are occurring. Continue to hike, but learn about where and when hunting is taking place. (Consider hiking midday when wild game and hunt- ing activity is at its lowest.) • Know your own com- fort level. If hunting makes you uneasy, choose a hiking location where hunting is not allowed, such as a national or state park. S IUSLAW N ATIONAL F OREST NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2020 JOBS CORVALLIS — The USDA Forest Service will be accepting applications for over 1,000 seasonal spring and summer 2020 jobs in Oregon and Washington from Sept. 16-30. The Siuslaw National Forest will be hiring 47 position in Hebo, Waldport and Reedsport, and include specialties such as recreation, bio- logical sciences, visitor services, wildland fire and timber. These entry level posi- tions require a varying degree of experience and are great opportunities for college students or those looking for a new, challenging career. Anyone who wants to contribute to world-class recreation opportunities on the Oregon Coast, get experience in an interna- tionally recognized watershed restoration program, welcome visi- tors from around the world to awe-inspiring locations, or be a part of the active community of wildland firefighters in the Pacific Northwest, then one of the positions on the Siuslaw may be right for you. Applications must be submitted on www.USA JOBS.gov between Sept. 16–30. More information about seasonal employ- ment, application instruc- tions and available posi- tions on the Siuslaw and other National Forests in Washington and Oregon can be found at www.go. usa.gov/xVRjW. Interested applicants are encouraged to create a profile on USAJOBS in advance to save time once the application window opens. “We’re looking for tal- ented, diverse applicants to help us manage over 24 million acres of public land in the Pacific Northwest,” said Glenn Casamassa, Pacific Northwest Regional Forester. “If you’re inter- ested in caring for our national forests and serv- ing local communities, we encourage you to apply.”