[at-l] RE: Hiking in Hunting Season

["Rich, Timothy D." <TRich@FDIC.gov>]

Jim,

I've section hiked the southern 1300 miles or so of the AT, much of it
during various hunting seasons.  I've encountered turkey and deer
hunters (bow & arrow, black powder, shotguns and rifles) in almost every
state, squirrel and bear hunters in NC, and bird and rabbit hunters
(they were vewwy qwiet) in VA.  I've never had a problem, and I've never
heard of a hiker being shot by a hunter.  I've enjoyed discussions with
many hunters I've met on or near the trail.  To be safe, you can wear
something blaze orange on your person and/or your pack, but I wouldn't
let a hunting season keep me out of the woods.

Take Care,

Tim Rich
Kennesaw, GA

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>Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 19:48:34 EDT
>From: Gammara1@aol.com
>Subject: [at-l] hiking in hunting season
>
>How dangerous is it to be on the trail during hunting season. Has a hiker
>ever
>been shot by accident by a hunter who mistook him for a deer or whatever? Jim
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