Ever stop to think how hunters impact us hikers? “All trail users must be aware… and dress accordingly.” This was the word of caution on a sign along a popular trail on public forest land in the state of Arkansas. Now this is not about being prepared for rapid weather changes, which do occur in national forests, it’s about hunting! Why do hunters continue to have the right of way? This morning on our walk we spotted two white tailed deer across the wooded ravine. They didn’t turn their beautiful big ears towards us. They didn’t hesitate before calling the…
