CHATSWORTH – With hunting season underway, Grey County OPP would like to remind the public that rifle deer hunting season started one half hour before sunrise on Monday, November 3rd and will end one half hour after sunset on Saturday, November 8th, 2014.

Police often receive calls from concerned residents who report hearing gun shots. Residents can expect to hear gun shots during rifle hunting season and there is no cause to be alarmed. The OPP and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will be patrolling the area to ensure hunters are complying with the regulations.

Hunters, who are easily recognizable by wearing blaze orange hats, coats and vests, must follow these guidelines:

• Handle firearms with care and attention at all times.
• Always be sure of your target and what lies beyond it.
• Do not shoot from a vehicle or carry a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle.
• Do not shoot from or across a right of way for public vehicular traffic.
• Do not drink alcohol and hunt.
• Always have permission to hunt on lands that you don't own.

Hunters are reminded to know and follow the rules. Consult the 2014-2015 Hunting Regulations Summary available at ontario.ca/hunting.

Compliance with these simple guidelines will ensure public safety and greater enjoyment of the deer hunting season

If you witness a hunting violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667), OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Source - OPP