Winter 2017

THE WILD SIDE OF BUSINESS
the same page regarding these practices. These types of instructional
safeguards not only help reduce the possible occurrence of such problems,
but these efforts may also serve as valuable tools to help demonstrate that
the proprietor went through reasonable efforts to avoid such occurrences,
should a legal claim ever be brought against the proprietor due to claimed
damages that someone suffered as a consequence of services rendered.
Have a Plan
Though nobody wants to deal with possible ill-fate of a client or guest
getting harmed while participating in an activity that is provided by the
proprietor, part of the BMP protocol assembly should include the “what
to do” list should something go awry. Where is the first aid kit? Where’s
the nearest EMS center and how do I get there? Does my client have a
medical history that I should know about, so that I can help understand
certain signs of distress? How do I address hemorrhaging should
someone suffer a major cut? Bottom line is, “What am I going to do if x,
y, or z happens?” Have a plan.
These are simply a few mile-high thoughts regarding risk
management considerations in wildlife and nature-based recreation
businesses. For greater expertise on this subject, please check with
a legal adviser that deals with tort laws in your state of operation.
One of the beauties of those businesses that involve hunters,
fishermen, and other outdoor enthusiasts, is the pleasure and fun
that’s generated for those clients who are part of the business
activity. By implementing sound BMPs into the routine, we can
help ensure that everyone’s experience is rewarding and free
from peril. °
The author, Greg Simons, owns a company that provides
assistance to private landowners on commercial
hunting operations and wildlife management programs.
For further information on his company, check out
www.wildlifesystems.com.
THOUGH NOBODY WANTS TO
DEAL WITH POSSIBLE ILL-FATE
OF A CLIENT OR GUEST GETTING
HARMED WHILE PARTICIPATING
IN AN ACTIVITY THAT IS
PROVIDED BY THE PROPRIETOR,
PART OF THE BMP PROTOCOL
ASSEMBLY SHOULD INCLUDE
THE “WHAT TO DO” LIST SHOULD
SOMETHING GO AWRY.
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