Re: safety in hunting season

["Mike and Kathy Kelly" <reallykk@infomagic.com>]

Thanks Cindy,

Good tips.  I agree that I'm probably being over-worried.  The "real"
hunters don't worry me, I think they know what they are doing.  But there
are so manys stories of people coming up from PHX to hunt and drink beer -
not necessarily in that order, and that many don't have a clue what they are
doing.  The true sportsmen I am not so concerned about.  Luckily I don't
have to worry (much) about bears, grizzlies and rattlesnakes.  Where I live
it is rare that I see anyone when I ride, glad I don't have to deal with the
mtn bikers and hikers on a daily basis.

Thanks, Kathy



I too have never heard of an actual case of someone getting shot, which
helps
!
Kathy
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Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 9:00 AM
Subject: RC: safety in hunting season


> Cindy  Collins sunsetrim@hotmail.com
> I'd like to echo that an inexpensive flame orange vest from WalMart or
> some other discount store is the best thing to wear during hunting season.
> Also, a bell is a good idea... not only for hunting season, but for bears.
> Another thought is that while hunting season is certainly an inconvenience
> to those of you who do not hunt, here in the mountain west, hunters can be
> our best allies for keeping horses and horse trails on public lands.  Most
> hunters here hunt on horseback.  BTW, personally, I've never heard of any
> horse being shot while trail riding.  I'm sure that someone out there can
> find a story to tell, but your horse is in more danger of being terrified
> off a narrow trail by a hiker with a bright backpack  or a mountain biker
> screaming down a narrow hill, than being shot out from under you by a
> hunter. I realize that since I am a hunter, I am much more comfortable
> than some of you during this season, but I really believe that your fears
> are exaggerated.  Here in Wyoming, I'm much more worried about sharing my
> trails with grizzly bears, wolves and rattlesnakes!  Have elk stew in the
> crock pot for supper tonight!  Cindy, AERC #176, 7,000 miles (and many
> riding during hunting season)
>
>
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