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Think Safety! - Wear Hunter Orange When Hiking This Fall.

posted on 10/20/25

Think Safety! – It’s Hunting Season!

  • Know the area you are hiking - Both public and private - Is hunting allowed there or in surrounding areas?

  • Be Seen! Wear Hunter Orange (hat, vest, or pack cover)

  • Keep pets visible

  • Stay on marked trails

  • Hike during daylight hours 

  • Avoid hiking in hunting areas around sunrise and sunset

🦺 Be Seen. Be Safe. Enjoy the Trail!

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