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| HUNTING - SAFE and GETTING SAFER!
Over the last 30 years hunting accidents have drastically decreased,
while the number of hunters has increased. Today, hunting is one
of the safest outdoor activities you can enjoy.
Look and Compare!
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Outdoor Activity
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Number of Participants
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Annual Injuries
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Injuries per
100,000 Participants
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Football
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15,500,000
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424,665
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2,740
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Basketball
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28,200,000
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716,182
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2,540
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Baseball
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33,200,000
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404,468
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1,218
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Bicycling
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64,500,000
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604,566
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937
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Water Skiing
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7,400,000
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16,182
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219
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Swimming
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60,300,000
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130,286
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216
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Fishing
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45,700,000
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78,393
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172
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Hunting
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15,000,000
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1,094
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(These statistics were provided by the National Safety Council,
Statistics Unit in Chicago for 1994-95. If you are interested
in additional numbers, they can be contacted at 1-800-621-7615,
extension 7307. The numbers for hunting are from 1995.
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What makes hunting so safe?
- Hunting Regulations: Hunter orange laws or laws restricting loaded
firearms in vehicles
- Hunter Education: Now required in 49 states and many provinces
of Canada
( Alaska is currently considering mandatory Hunter Education )
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