08/24/2026
⚠️ Hunt Safely This Dove Season
The photos in this post show actual damage to utility infrastructure caused during previous dove seasons.
During opening week last season, BEC experienced four outages, including two on the same property, after utility infrastructure was struck by sh***un pellets.
Whether you're heading into the field for the first time or you've been hunting for decades, awareness matters. A single stray shot can damage power lines or fiber infrastructure, resulting in outages that affect homes, businesses, schools, remote workers, and essential services.
Before you take your shot:
🎯 Be aware of power lines, utility poles, transformers, and communications equipment.
🌳 Stay alert in wooded areas where utility infrastructure may be harder to see.
🦆 Never place decoys on power lines or other utility equipment.
A little extra awareness can help prevent outages, avoid costly repairs, and protect the electric and internet services our communities depend on every day.
Thank you for helping BEC Power and BEC Communications keep our communities powered, connected, and safe. ⚡📶