According to th NWTF injuries in the Turkey woods has fallen by 50% since 1992 even though we have a lot more hunter, in the woods today. In 1991 accross the country injuries have gone from a high of 8.1 per 100,000 hunters down to a low of 2.95 per 100,000 in 2002. So, thanks to alot of hunter safety programs and the NWTF, we as turkey hunter have become a safer group of sportman. That said, doesn't mean we should get lacks, by any means. Be safe, keep safety at the top of the list when your in the turkey woods and by all means have fun and enjoy the great outdoors.
Here are some interesting facts that the Wall Street Journal printed in 1999.
These are injury results from different sports out of 100,000 participants.
880 Basketball players were seriously injuried. 800 soccer players left the field limping. 800 softball players were wounded on the diamond. 410 bike riders recieved injuries while pedding themselves into shape. 260 Tennis players left the court with torn ligaments, damaged cartilage and even more.
To make things worse, swimming is concidered one of the safest sports out there, 70 injuries were reported. Even more dangerous than Turkey Hunting.
You are more apt to go to the emergency room from playing a round of Golf than you are Turkey hunting.
So, all that being said, go out be safe and have fun enjoying one of the greatest sports on earth. "Turkey Hunting"!
Sparky