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Good info. If it’s just birds and rabbits, then I concur. In the US, however, unless you are certain it’s just bird season, wearing orange is prudent. Even on private land where I am (Maine) as hunters are not restricted to public land in this state.
There’s a reason why hunters wear blaze orange. Even extremely careful hunters with full knowledge of trails, etc can inadvertently fire in the direction of a person if they don’t know they are there. It’s a good idea to wear it during hunting season no matter where you are hiking. That goes...
About your dog: If she is a true service animal that you need with you all the time and is trained to perform a service for you, then obviously you need your dog with you. But you will have to make many accommodations. First and foremost, the Camino is a hike --- a long one --- and most dogs...
Thank you to everyone --- men and women alike --- who have compassion for this unfortunate victim and recognize that sometimes we are all vulnerable. Thank you in advance to all those "angels" who will wait for me, walk with me, watch out for me and all others who are compromised by health...
I'm a woman. I hike alone and, yes, sometimes I am afraid. Nonetheless, I don't advocate "arming" hikers. Let's not go down that road, huh? Those of us from the States knows where that road leads. And it's not to safety.
This is horrifying and demoralizing and so, so sad. I feel terrible for the poor woman that this happened to. It could have been any of us. I have hiked the Camino alone and have never been harassed, but there have been a few isolated areas near roads that have made me pick up my pace. I am...
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