With the arrival of dove season, Bandera Electric Cooperative encourages members to be aware of electrical equipment while hunting.
- Shooting electrical infrastructure is dangerous and can cause power outages and result in expensive repairs.
- Every year, members experience power and internet service interruptions when shotgun pellets hit electric and fiber cables.
- Keep these safety tips in mind as you enjoy the great outdoors.
- Keep clear of electrical equipment, and don’t shoot at or near power lines or insulators.
- Be vigilant in wooded areas where power lines may not be as visible.
- Never place decoys on power lines or other utility equipment.
- Don’t shoot at birds perched on electrical wires.
- Don’t use electrical poles or towers to support shooting equipment or transformer boxes to steady a shot.
- Know the effective range of your gun, and always identify your target before putting your finger on the trigger.
- Never shoot at sound or movement—assume it’s another hunter until you can clearly see an animal.