[pct-l] Hunting near the PCT in northern California?

[dsaufley]

One of the scariest things I've encountered on any of my hikes just happened
north of Sierra Buttes, not far from Quincy/LaPorte Road.  Buckwheat and I
were camped on a saddle, not far from a jeep road. Early in the morning, as
I was sitting on a log having my tea, I saw a figure moving on the road,
between the trees. He moved very stealthily, and had something on his feet
that eliminated the sound of his footfall.  As he got closer, I could see
that he was dressed in camouflage from head to toe.  His entire face was
obscured by black netting, though I could see that he had a full beard.  In
his left arm he carried a huge crossbow.  When I asked him if it was bow
hunting season, he merely nodded and continued down the road silently.  The
funny thing is, Buckwheat thought I was talking to her, and answered me back
saying she wasn't sure, so we two started a noisy chat on the topic that I'm
sure Mr. Bowhunter wasn't at all happy about. 

Though I'm sure he is just a regular guy, his dress, armament, and stealthy
silence were as eerie and frightening as anything I've ever seen, and I
don't think I've ever felt quite so vulnerable on the trail.  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Meridith Rosendahl
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:04 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hunting near the PCT in northern California?

In the area north of Belden to approximately Burney the deer hunting 
season begins with Archery season early in September.  Rifle season 
begins about September 19 and continues for 2 weeks into October.  Then 
the season moves north.  Other hunting areas in California have 
different dates.  Bear season dates may overlap or be different.  
Husband isn't hunting this year so he isn't sure of the dates and a 
quick search online didn't come up with the dates.  To be safe, hikers 
should assume hunting season begins early in September and continues 
through the hiking season.  Hunters will likely hunt anywhere there's a 
forest road or a logging road and if the trail passes nearby ....

Piper's Mom

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