How Safe is Bow Hunting?
Bowhunting is one of the safest sports there is. Statistics show bowhunting has less accidental injuries or death than jogging, bicycling, swimming, boating, or any other outdoor activity. Yes there is some danger to the hunter since he is sitting approximately 15 feet up in a tree and could fall. But we all wear a safety harness to minimize the chance of this occurring. There is never any danger to another person or animal that may wander into the area we are hunting. The target animal is seen and identified, carefully watched waiting for the perfect shot, then the bow is drawn and after carefully aiming, the arrow is released. Shooting from an elevated position, the arrow sticks into the ground, even if we miss our target. We will not take a shot if we notice a pet, yours or any one else’s, or another person in the area. If you have any more concerns about the safety of allowing a bowhunter on your land you can visit www.marylandbowhunterssociety.org and watch a short video on the sa
