[nagdu] Bubba in the woods

[Julie J.]

Most definitely the hunters who come in from non-hunting places for the once 
a year event are typically the ones who have the highest incidence of 
accidents.    I have heard of or know people who have had all sorts of 
livestock shot...horses, cows and even dogs because the inexperienced hunter 
saw movement and shot without being 100% sure.  Or sadly, sometimes they 
really don't know the difference between a deer and a horse.

The peak hunting times are at sunrise and sunset.  Here hunting can begin 30 
minutes before sunrise and must conclude 30 minutes after sunset, although 
that is only the law not what really happens.

Honestly, I think you are  not going to encounter any problems.  I am of the 
opinion, though,  that it is better to be safe than sorry.    Hunters 
recognize bright orange as a universal sign that reads "this thing should 
not be shot".

HTH
Julie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jenine Stanley" <jeninems at wowway.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Bubba in the woods


> Tracy,
>
> The hunters you have to worry about are the once a year people who have no
> idea what they are doing. <grin>
>
> Yes, International Orange is best. Wear as much of it as you can when out.
> If you can avoid walking in the woods in the early morning, that's good 
> too.
>
>
> Sorry, don't know what color your dog is, but get him an orange collar. 
> You
> should bee able to find one at any sporting goods store especially in
> Michigan. <grin>
>
> Don't let him run loose in any wooded area, even just along a hiking trail
> with you. DUH, Jenine.
>
> Orange is, if not a saving factor, at least some insurance. Neon green 
> might
> not hurt either.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Jenine Stanley
> jeninems at wowway.com
>
>
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