North Dakota Biologist Urges Hunters To Put Safety First
Doug Leier, an outreach biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, is reminding North Dakota hunters to make safety their top priority as the fall hunting seasons begin. He emphasizes adherence to firearm safety rules, the importance of…
Fargo Valley City, ND, October 20, 2026 —
As fall hunting seasons begin, Doug Leier, an outreach biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, is reminding hunters to make safety a priority. His guidance covers firearm safety, preparation and communication, with particular attention to precautions for waterfowl hunting.
Leier emphasizes following firearm safety rules and using common sense while hunting. He also points to hunter education programs as a resource for promoting safe practices. The summary of his reminder does not specify particular firearm rules or identify a specific education course.
For waterfowl hunters, Leier highlights wearing life jackets as a safety measure. The reminder does not provide further details about conditions or equipment, but identifies life jackets as part of the precautions hunters should consider during these outings.
Leier also advises hunters to tell someone their plans and when they expect to return. Communicating those details can help ensure others know what to expect and when the hunter is due home, according to the guidance summarized by the department.
The reminder comes as fall hunting seasons get underway in North Dakota. No specific season dates, locations, incidents or changes to hunting requirements were provided. The department’s message, as described, focuses on established safety priorities: observing firearm safety rules, relying on sound judgment, valuing hunter education, wearing a life jacket while waterfowl hunting and sharing plans and expected return times.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Leier on www.inforum.com, see more information here.
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