Hunters in the Parry Sound area are reminded not to buck with COVID-19.
While hunting does promote physical distancing outdoors, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says the same can’t be side while inside.
As a result, a number of COVID-19 hunting practices are being provided which include.
- Consider travelling in your own vehicle to the camp or lodge, or wear a face-covering with multiple people in the vehicle;
- Limiting private gatherings to 10 people indoors, 25 people outdoors;
- Socialize outside as much as possible;
- Consider having fewer hunters stay in the camp or lodge – use additional accommodation such as tents or trailers;
- Encourage your group to wear a face-covering indoors or anytime tasks require people to be less than two metres apart;
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol);
- Don’t share personal items (e.g., cigarettes, joints, drinks, cutlery);
- Have one person make each meal and have them wear a face covering while cooking;
- Avoid serving meals and snacks in a buffet-style;
- Sneeze and cough into your sleeve;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth;
- Clean high touch surfaces frequently;
- Maintain contact tracing information of all participants.
To help hunt COVID-19 safely, individuals are encouraged to self-assess for COVID-19 symptoms before going to the camp or lodge. I
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, even mild, stay home and arrange to be tested.