European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 2, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Sunday december 2, 1990 the stars and stripes Page 21outdoor adventure a Hunting in the Winter is fun of at least it should be. But there Are hazards some associated with cold weather others that Lurk in the Woods that can change your attitude and have you saying a this just Isnit fun  minor mishaps or accidents can spoil everything and can happen regardless of whether you Are a Young or experienced Hunter. I recommend a few precautions and other things to think about. When you leave the House to go Hunting be sure someone knows where you Are headed especially if you re Hunting alone. This should be someone who will notice when you return or miss you if you done to. Check the weather and be sure you Are dressed for it. You might even take a thermos of hot Tea. But done to Wear All that extra Wool while you re driving. Leave some of the clothing in the Back scat or trunk. Then go easy on the car Heater to avoid getting too warm. A. A a a. A a. A. Be sure you take a hat. Its a German custom to Wear one when Hunting and in the Winter it serves a special purpose. The hat helps your body retain heat. Without the hat in cold weather your body can rapidly lose heat leading to hypothermia a a Cooling of the body Core temperature. As you drive to the Hunting area stay aware of the dangers associated with Winter driving. Black ice is common on roads in Germany in the Early morning hours in be had some close Calls on Hills near my favorite Hunting area in Bavaria. You should use Snow tires. When you get on those Forest trails you la be glad you have them. Loading the Rifle is something we do so routinely its easy to be careless after you be parked the car gotten out and Are ready with All your gear take special care when you chamber a Cartridge. Its a Good practice to remove the Bolt and look through the bore to see that its Clear. Be sure your Finger is not on the trigger and the muzzle of the Rifle is pointed in a Safe direction. Pay attention when closing the Bolt to be sure the action feels smooth and Complete. Then remember to put the safety on. Unload the Rifle before climbing the ladder to the Hochwitz. Check the condition of the ladder. The rungs can be Slippery and weak if waterlogged. If one Breaks you could be seriously Hurt. I knew of a Hunter who got caught on a ladder when a rung broke. He Hung upside Down until his Hunting companion a few Hundred meters away heard his Calls for help and came to the Rescue. Carefully reload once you re settled in the Hochwitz. This next bit May seem crazy but it just might prevent an Accident imagine where your body will shift should you accidentally go to sleep. Be sure there is something to prevent you from falling to the ground. This May seem like a Remote possibility but it can happen. Watch the weather. If a Strong wind comes up leave the Forest. Trees falling from heavy wind done to give much warning a and this happens a lot in Germany. A  a Quot a v if you develop a chill drink some of the hot Tea or consider calling it quits for the Day or at least until you can go some place and warm. Up. Done to drink alcohol when out in the cold. It can cause your body to lose heat faster. If you want a shot of Cognac or other alcohol its Best to wait until the Hunting and driving Are Over. A remember to remove the muzzle cover before shooting. Quickly Check the area in front of the muzzle of your Rifle to be sure there Are no obstructions. It is possible to look through the scope and see a Clear picture of your target. Yet the muzzle could be pointed directly at a tree limb or other construction you Don t see through the scope. After the shot remain Calm and Don t get in a hurry. When you re ready to leave the Hochwitz unload the Rifle then climb Down carefully. Once Back in the car and headed Home stay Alert. It s easy to get sleepy after hours in the cold weather and you re feeling the Comfort of a warm car. If you notice drowsiness pull Over and take a Short Nap or get out and stretch. Do what is Best for you to stay awake at the wheel. So now i remind myself and i Hope others that Many accidents Are caused by doing carelessly those things we usually do As a matter of routine. Lets try to remember All those routine things and do them right. Enjoy your Hunting. K a safety warning has been issued on the win Chester Model 100 semiautomatic Rifle and carbine according to a notice in the nral a american Hunter Magazine. The warning is related to possible breakage of the firing pin. If the pin Breaks it can become lodged in the Bolt face and cause the Rifle to fire before the action is locked. Anyone who owns a Winchester Model 100 semiautomatic Rifle or carbine should not shoot it. Owners should report the serial number to Winchester and request More information. Address Winchester firearm notice . Box 10, attn product service department cottage Hills 111., 62018. A a a a a a a a a a a a the spa town of fre Yung in the bavarian Forest has opened a Hunting and fishing museum in Castle Wolfstein the former Hunting Castle of the Prince Bishops of Passau. The museum features wild game exhibits and explanations of the Many effects animals have on the environment. The significance of Hunting and fishing in history and current times is also Well documented. The museum is open daily except monday a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a. Quot a a. A. A a a the stare and strip a a Gibson oks $3.3 million Deal with pc Kansas City map los Angeles dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson has signed a two year contract with the Kansas City royals the club said saturday. Gibson will receive $3.3 million the Kansas City Star reported the royals would not confirm terms of the Deal. A obviously we re delighted to have a player of Kirk Gibson a ability join our organization a royals general manager Herk Robinson said a a he a a very competitive player who has played a key role on several championship teams and we Tomk his ability and experience can help us Over the next few  Gibson a free agent underwent a last nun Ute examination Friday by royals team physician Steve Joyce in Kansas City before the agreement was reached the newspaper said. The royals finally hooked Gibson by outlasting Minnesota Montreal and Mil Waukee in a bidding Battle that peaked this week. A f a a. Robinson has indicated that Gibson who was the National leagues most valuable player in 1988, would be used both As an outfielder and designated hitter with the royals first baseman George Brett said Friday be believes the royals could get a big lift from a healthy Gibson a if he s healthy he could be a tremendous asset to the Ball club a Brett said be s obviously an outstanding hitters i Oon t know if he can play the Outfield with the  have on the club Al ready. But the one thing that i really think be s Gong do help us with is the intensity former dodger Kirk Gibson ,., 26 stolen bases in 90 level. He plays baseball probably 162 games a year like football players play once week a a a a a a. A a a a a a a a a a a a a a. A the was a great football player at Michigan state and he brings that intensity level to the baseball Field. And i think that a one thing that this team lacked the intensity level Day to Day we Meed some serious faces especially after the year we had a Quot a a a a a. A a Gibson rebounded from knee and hamstring injuries to hit .260 in 89 games for the dodgers last season he was t activated until june 2, but he proved he had returned to health by stealing 26 bases m 28 attempts. Despite the royals last precautionary examination of Gibson a right knee Rob Inson has expressed Confidence Gibson is physically sound. Kronberger captures is opener Val Soldana Italy up a last season Little known austrian Petra on Berger won Tjie Overall world cup title v saturday she outclassed All challengers in the first giant slalom of the season and proved it was no stroke of Luck Kronberger time of 1 minute 14 seconds Over the two legs overshadowed the creditable second placed finish of Swiss Star Vreni Schneider who won a record number of world cup races in the 1988 89 season following a crash during downhill training in the uss., Schneider was out with a knee injury for most of last season her performance saturday proved she a Back a Quot.  a a a = a a a a a with first and second places going to the stars of the previous two seasons both would do Well to note the Surprise third placing of a Young swede 20-year-old Pernilla Wiberg who came in a More seven hundredths of a second behind Schneider it Wiberg notched world cup Points in her first year on the world cup circuit last season but they were from slalom a we have been training a lot of giant slalom this year and it was a Surprise for me that i did so Well. I know i have been going Well in training but now i know i can be Good also in giant slalom a Wiberg said. Raimund Berger Austria a women a coach had reason to be satisfied with five of his skiers producing world cup Points. Berger said Kronberger who comes Austria s Petra Kronberger. Beats Vreni Schneider from a tiny Village South of Salzburg trained consistently Well a she is a Fine skier and she has gotten a lot More consistent than she was last year a Berger said. Just one month before the Start of the season Kronberger had an Accident when the car in which she was travelling was rammed. She was twice in the Hospital under observation for possible internal in juries and had to leave a training Camp because of recurring pain. Yet on saturday she simply showed a blistering form on the Hill. Sunday the women race the seasons first slalom on the same slope