A fall tradition gets underway across Wisconsin today, as the nine day gun deer hunt begins.

Although license sales were a bit down earlier this month, officials with the Department of Natural Resources are still hoping for a strong turnout.

For those heading out, Greg Matthews with the DNR says safety is one of their top messages this year. There were nine accidents during the 2008 season, with one fatality. Despite that, Matthews says it remains one of the safest sports in the state because of the safety classes most hunters have to take.

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