Green Mountain Club welcomes Vermont’s hunting season

The Green Mountain Club today wished Vermont hunters a good season and encouraged hikers to be safe and respectful of hunters.’ ‘
Hunting is allowed on all Green Mountain Club owned and managed lands, including along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail corridors in Vermont. The annual youth deer hunting weekend takes place this Saturday and Sunday.’ Regular rifle deer season takes place from November 16 through December 1.’
‘Hunting, like hiking, is a valuable part of Vermont outdoor recreation,’ said Will Wiquist, GMC executive director.’ ‘Pedestrian use of our state’s forests should be encouraged and we are proud to share the trails during hunting season.’ Mutual respect between hunters and hikers results in better experiences and safer interactions for all.’’
The Green Mountain Club strongly encourages hikers to:
‘·’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Wear blaze orange if you hike during hunting season.’
‘·’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Avoid hiking during dawn and dusk due to low visibility.
‘·’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Please leave their dogs at home so as not to disturb hunters and wildlife.
‘·’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ If you do bring your dog, be sure your dog wears blaze orange for their safety.
‘·’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Respect hunters’ rights to use our hiking trails and trail corridor lands.
‘·’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ While dressing loudly, walk quietly so as not to disturb hunters or wildlife.’
The Green Mountain Club has conserved more than 25,000 acres of upper elevation Vermont forest land for the Long Trail and its side trails.’ This vast acreage is managed by pubic agency partners with help from club staff and volunteer corridor monitors. Conservation of the Long Trail corridor has benefited not only outdoor recreation and Vermont’s economy, but also clean water and flood prevention.
WATERBURY CENTER, Vt., November 8 ‘ The Green Mountain Club