[pct-l] Hunters!

[Dena Van Derveer]

It's pretty complicated -- bow season opens first.
Deer season map:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/pdffiles/2007HuntingDigest-BigGamePages32-33.pdf

And although deer season is what we all think about for "hunting",
license/tags are also given for other game, too (bear, pig, elk,
pronghorn), and birds, especially quail. Think shotgun.
If you really want to plough through all the info for your particular
area, the big game info is here (note that dates will change next
fall):
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/07-08-mammal-regs.pdf

I like hiking in the fall (less crowded, great fall foliage, and crisp
weather), but it's definitely unnerving hearing those shots. Saturday
mornings and Sunday afternoons seem to have the most activity,
especially near roads. Most hunters I've talked to have been pretty
nice -- hunting seems to be an excuse to go camping with a few buddies
for the weekend. I have an international orange (painfully bright)
silnylon stuff sack that goes on top of my pack (viewable from back,
front and sides) when I hike. And, if you hike with a dog, you might
consider putting an orange vest or collar on the dog, too.
--Pika

On 10/15/07, Kenneth Schwarz <ksksksks at cox.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hiked near Three Points in the San Gabriels last weekend, and the deer
> hunters were out in force. Heard many shots fired and saw at least 15 armed
> hunters, three carrying a deer on a pole. Some equestrians said there was a
> murder being investigated by police. Also met two young
> female SOBO through hikers who had come out at Kersarge Pass (snow), and
> reentered at Aguq Dulche. They were from Boston and Virginia, but I didn't
> get their names. They were in good shape, if the hunters don't get them. I
> thought it might be a good idea to post hunting seasons for various
> sections/states so PCT hikers can be aware and dress appropriately.
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