Safety Tips

Hunting is a very popular outdoor activity here in the Mitten. In fact, in the lower north of Michigan and in the Upper Peninsula, many schools will close for the “Opening Day” and, yes, my family does own an “Up North” hunting hut. Whether you agree with the hunt or not, we share the same spaces with the athletes and it is important that you stay informed and safe during the weeks of the hunting season.

Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe on the trails during this time of year:

• Bring good quality hunting knife with you. No matter where the problem come from and knife is use for saving you and it also help for first aid if you want to hunt for food in forest with the help of knife you can cut the meal and cook it.
• Know when the hunting season is. Your state agency will have details on the dates of the deer season, as well as waterfowl and other small animals. There are also different seasons for bow hunting and firearms. In addition, some states also do not allow hunting on Sundays, which may be another option for a safe walk!
• Know if it is allowed to hunt in the park where you intend to walk. If you are walking in an area that allows you to hunt, be sure to indicate this in the description of your hike. This gives families the ability to decide if this walk is for them and dress accordingly.
• Be alert to signage. Some states do not allow hunting near trails, while there are no rules in other states. Occasionally, hiking routes will also be closed for non-hunters during the season. The signs will indicate what you need to know!
• Wear brightly colored clothes. Orange and red are good colors because they stand out. The white, black, brown and other tones of the earth are obvious as “no, no”.
• Do not forget your furbabies! Put a brightly colored vest or sweater on Fido. It’s not just a fashion statement, dogs can easily get confused with a forest creature.
• Stay on the trails. Athletes tend to get away from the heavily used trails. This is not the time to do geocaching or bushwacking because hunters will look for movement in more wooded areas.
• Making noise. Hike it Baby is a super safe group to walk during the hunting season for obvious reasons. Children chatting and babbling babies will probably scare the deer and hunters.
• Avoid walks at dawn and dusk. These are prime hunting times because that is when the deer are most active. It is also more dangerous because hunters may have more difficulty distinguishing colors and shapes due to lack of light.
• Go to the high country. There are places that are ideal for hiking, but not so much for hunters. You will not find many animals at great heights, but there are many beautiful views!
• Choose a walk in a national park or city park. Most of these types of parks do not allow hunting and are, obviously, the safest option.

Each state has its own rules and regulations for hunting. For more details about the regulations in your area, always check with your state agency. Even if you are not a hunter, the use of hunting websites can be extremely useful to discover where the hunters will be and in what seasons! The US Forest Service. It also has some useful tips on how to hunt and walk safely during the hunting season.

Hunters and hikers can coexist, as long as we take the proper precautions. A little extra planning will help ensure a safe day on the trails! Happy hiking!

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