Hi there, I average somwhere between 25 - 30 kms per day, although there were a couple of days where I had to do about 33 - 35 kms due to the placement of the accomodation. Others have walked considerably less than that. Sometimes it is annoying because you either have to have a very short day or a very long day - and I guess I mostly chose the very long day if there was no accomodation in between. Have no idea about buses, but if you were desperate to get somwhere you would be pretty safe in asking a farmer for a lift - I have done that a couple of times when the heat got to me.
Hunting season - just stick to the trail. You will hear the pop, pop, pop, and most likely see a congregation of cars - then just keep your eyes open for little men in camouflage! I don't antagonise them by making too much noise but I make enough (human noise!) that they know I am coming and make sure that they can see me. I have never had any problems in the three hunting seasons that I have walked, but I am always watchful when I hear the first sounds of guns.
Cheers, Janet