Hunt for Tomorrow
Hunt for Tomorrow
A major component of ethical hunting is being a responsible steward of our natural resources, hunting lands and the opportunity to spend time afield.
Integral to this is understanding and respecting the challenges and values of landowners both private and public.
As a hunter there are some simple things you can do to protect the land, promote strong landowner-hunter relationships and positively represent hunting.
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Our Actions Make a Difference
![Posted sign](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-posted.jpg)
Posted Land
Confirm the land isn't posted (physically or electronically) prior to hunting
![Truck parked on side of road with large farm equipment behind it](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-roads.jpg)
Obstructions
Keep all gates, approaches and roadways clear of obstructions
![Hunter processing harvested doves](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-carcasses.jpg)
Carcass Disposal
Don’t leave carcass remains in ditches or approaches and be sure to properly dispose of big game carcass waste or utilize the gutless method to minimize the spread of CWD.
![Person walking away from closed gate](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-gates.jpg)
Gates
Leave gates as you found them (open if open, closed if closed)
![Prairie fire](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-conditions.jpg)
Conditions
Be mindful of conditions in the field.
Pay special attention to fire danger under dry conditions and don’t rut up roads unnecessarily in wet conditions.
![Litter](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-litter.jpg)
Litter
Pick up trash even if it’s not yours. Always leave the area better than you found it.
![White-tailed deer fawn lying in grass](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-future.jpg)
The Future
Habitat is the foundation of healthy wildlife populations – learn more about habitat conservation
![Hunter tagging deer carcass](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-ethics.jpg)
Ethics
Do the right thing even if nobody is watching
![Farmer and hunters talking in a farm lot](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-landowners.jpg)
Stewards
Most of the state is privately owned, thank a landowner and learn more about how we can work together.
![Hunters in the field upland game hunting](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-take-the-pledge.jpg)
Pass It On
Take the time to share your love for the outdoors with someone new. Take the mentor pledge for a chance at prizes.
![Game warden truck on a dirt track](/gnf/campaigns/hunt-for-tomorrow/hft-rap.jpg)
Report All Poachers
Wildlife belongs to us all. Help protect the resource. Report all poachers.