BLOG #97. PROPER PROTECTION FOR HIKERS DURING HUNTING SEASON

Hi Hikers,

With Fall colors about to explode, we all want to be in the outdoors.
But there are real hazards that we all must be aware of.

Dress in bright colors that are not the same colors as the foliage around you.
Hunters orange is a color that Nature doesn’t necessarily make.

Wearing a hunters orange stocking cap is wise. If a hunter sees that color, there’s less chance of someone mistaking you for an animal.

Staying on trails is wise, because hunters rarely hunt where they know people will be walking. But they may be in a position  to shoot animals that are avoiding humans, that may be on trails.

As any hike in bear country, make lots of noise. 
Yell like you are talking to a person 200’ from you or if the bear is near a creek, or you surprise it around a corner.

​                                       MAKE NOISE!!

Observe any car or truck that is not parked in regular parking areas.
Be very observant during hunting season.


                                                   


If you have other ideas, please feel free to email them to me.
At the bottom of each page is an envelope directly to me.


Be safe and enjoy our Fall colors,
Chic          David

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