[at-l] Is Hunting Season Hiking Dangerous?

[rickboudrie@hotmail.com (rick boudrie)]

"So, if you are concerned, just wear blazed orange, stay on the trail, and 
enjoy the hunter that you meet."

If you are a SOBO, I think you should wear the orange even if you are't 
concerned, during dear season.

I don't think one has to worry about the sportsmen hunting bear along the AT 
as a SOBO.  Down south the hunters usually wait for their dogs to tree their 
game.  Not sure, but I think part of the sport is standing around enjoying 
the beauty of the live animal for a bit before placing one's money shot into 
its body.  The packs of dogs can be a bit disconcerting, but those hunters 
are unlikely to miss thier targets.

Most hunters I know would not permit thier kids to go hiking in the woods 
during dear season.  SOBOs, of course don't have any choice.



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