(KFVS) - The United States Coast Guard is offering boating safety tips for hunters.

The Coast Guard says capsizing and falling overboard into cold water are major hazards for hunters. During hunting seasons, most waters are cold enough for a serious hypothermia threat.

They say responsible hunters need to be aware of the dangers and follow a few simple rules to make hunting on the water safer and more enjoyable. The tips include:

• Leave a float plan with someone at home, describing where you are going, who you are with and when you expect to return.
• Transport firearms to the boat unloaded, cased, muzzle first, with the action open.
• Always wear an approved and properly fitted life jacket when in a boat.
• Carry a throwable flotation device in case someone falls overboard.
• Stow visual distress signals on board.
• Know the weather forecast for the area. High winds can be dangerous.

UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Heartland Football Friday extended game highlights for Friday, August 26 are available below.

The game in Union County on Friday was:

• Anna-Jonesboro vs. West Frankfort

You can click here for to watch those and other game highlights.

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Here are the featured games for week 2 Aug. 26th on Heartland Football Friday.

Missouri

Grandview at Chaffee
Hayti at East Prairie
Cape Central at NMCC
Christian at Jackson
Gateway Tech at Sikeston
Herculaneum at Perryville
Park Hills at St. Vincent

Illinois

Anna-Jonesboro at West Frankfort
Civic Memorial at Herrin
Carbondale at Murphysboro
Harrisburg at Mt. Carmel