Thursday, October 6, 2011

Hunting Season

The Kenora OPP detachment are reminding residents of a few safety issues when it comes to the 2011 hunting season.



>Wear Blaze orange - let's be seen

>Make sure someone is aware of where you are hunting

>Respect property - do not trespass, ensure you have owners consent
>Be sure to have your hunting license with you


Use of Quads on and off road increase during this time of year, ensure that you are aware of requirements to operate a quad on the roadway.


> Quads can be operated on the shoulder of the roadway and move to travelled portion if shoulder is impassable or unsafe.

> Must operate in the same direction of traffic

> Must be 16 and hold minimum class G2/M2 drivers licence

> Must wear a helmet, have valid insurance and registration

> NO PASSENGERS – even if approved passenger seat

> If speed limits 50 km/hr – you cannot exceed 20 km/hr

> If speed limits exceed 50 km/hr – you cannot exceed 50 km/hr