[at-l] Is Hunting Season Hiking Dangerous?

[DTimm65344@aol.com (DTimm65344@aol.com)]

In a message dated 03/17/02 10:23:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
winchester@unnet.com writes:


> It may be, but I know several people personally who used to live in close
> proximity to the trail and used it for access to hunting stands and blinds.
> Also keep in mind that although the corridor may be closed, it won't keep 
> an
> errant piece of flying lead from crossing the path.
> 
> Best advice is to wear orange - as much as you fashionably :-) can.  Most
> hunters are not reckless, and most will help you any way they can if you 
> ask
> or need help.
> 
> I don't hike anymore during hunting season, but I do sometimes hunt.  This
> is not meant to be a warning to potential hikers as I don't deem it
> dangerous, it's just my preference.
> 

I was up on Blue Mountain in PA (above Palmerton) last fall during hunting 
season - the mix was 50/50 hunters and hikers (it's State Game Lands).  
Nobody was taking wild shots, but you could hear them as you walked.  The 
corridor is closed to hunting, but, as noted, lead doesn't see very well and 
tends to go in a straight line.  Most of the PA hunters understand their 
proximity to the trail and pay attention IMHO.  YMMV.

Black&blue



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