EAST Texas (KTRE) - Deer hunting season begins this weekend, and game warden Chris Swift said hunters need to be mindful of safety."You got to be responsible for your bullet," Swift said.

Common opening day accidents and violationsSwift said one of the accidents he sees most on opening day involves loaded firearms and getting in and out of vehicles and tree stands."Getting in and out of the vehicle and getting in and out of the tree stand with a loaded firearm," Swift said.

Other violations he sees most on opening day involve harvest log operation and hunter's education, Swift said.