While most hunters typically have a safe and successful roar season, unfortunately every year some hunters are injured or require search and rescue assistance.

In most cases these incidents are preventable either through robust planning and preparation, or quality decision-making out in the bush.

These preventable incidents have been the focus of proactive MSC safety campaigns over recent years.

Their award-nominated hunting safety campaign and video, 'Same Hunt, Different Story. Your Call”, focusses on highlighting two hunters' contrasting hunting experience as a direct result of their differing preparation styles.

Many of the avoidable safety incidents MSC sees every year relate to basic skills like navigation errors, a lack of suitable fitness, not leaving your intentions with a trusted contact and failing to turn around early enough to avoid getting deeper into trouble.

'To avoid becoming one of the incident statistics, hunters should ensure they carry basic items like, a jacket, warm layered clothing, a hat and gloves and a head torch, even on day hunt.

'Always wear high viz clothing and be prepared for the unexpected by carrying an emergency shelter, first aid kit and a suitable communications device such as a Personal Locator Beacon alongside your mobile phone.

'Each of these factors can be managed through good planning, preparation and being aware of what's going on around you while you're out in the bush. Carry a map, compass and GPS, get a bit of training in before you go, tell someone your plans and stay aware and vigilant while you're out.”