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Post by EdgeE on Aug 18, 2009 14:09:50 GMT -5
Just a reminder that Deer hunting season opened in Aiken Co. Aug. 15 and will open in Edgefield, McCormick, Abbeville, & Greenwood Sept. 15.
Time to put away those white shirts and break out the orange.
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Post by quiver on Aug 18, 2009 14:47:56 GMT -5
I thought that wasn't until October... did I miss something? It's too hot to strap on a bunch of camo and sit in a tree for hours on end... right?
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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 18, 2009 20:00:17 GMT -5
ha, I took a peg-point buck on the 16th... private land, relax, i wouldn't try to hunt at a place like FATS
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Post by DK on Aug 19, 2009 7:31:13 GMT -5
Archery?
Congrats on the peg point Sasquatch.
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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 19, 2009 15:29:20 GMT -5
no, rifle, seasons open in the low country. I took him down in Holly Hill, SC. One of the deer out of the swamp so he was no big boy, but the first buck i've seen the past two seasons so I had to shoot.
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Post by moto922 on Aug 20, 2009 18:11:43 GMT -5
When hunting season starts, what CSRA trails are the safest.
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Post by xxwaynexx on Aug 20, 2009 20:15:04 GMT -5
All trails are safe during hunting season. It is important to wear blaze orange. Use bike lights if you are moving in low light conditions. Carry a flashlight in case you break down and have to walk out. Hunters know deer don't carry flashlights. Please don't ride trails closed for hunting.
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Post by imnav8r on Aug 20, 2009 20:51:07 GMT -5
Excellent advice for all to heed wayne. Thanks.
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Post by moto922 on Aug 21, 2009 9:11:09 GMT -5
Good advice Wayne and I'm glad you fill safe. Another question, are there any trails in the CSRA that prohibits hunting.
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Post by seenvic on Aug 21, 2009 9:16:10 GMT -5
Baker Creek and HKSP don't allow hunting. All trails on public lands in SOUTH CAROLINA are hunting free on Sundays. They can hunt on GA on Sundays.
Canal in Augusta does not allow hunting.
I feel totally safe riding in the woods during hunting season. I wear orange. I've been riding thru hunting season since 1991 and never even thought for a second I was in any danger.
Riding a road bike is more dangerous than riding a mtb during hunting season based on my own experience and what I hear from others about getting hit by cars vs. being shot. I know no one who has been shot. I know no one who has "almost" been shot. Perhaps others do. If so, please share those stories.
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Post by moto922 on Aug 21, 2009 9:22:40 GMT -5
Thank you seenvic. I don't have any hunting stories but, I know a few guys at work that hunts around FATS. Here is a photo of them the night before the big hunt.  JUST JOKING !!!!!!!!! |
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Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 21, 2009 12:12:33 GMT -5
LOL
Do we even want to know where you got that pic from?
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Post by money on Aug 21, 2009 13:36:34 GMT -5
Dang! I thought that might have been my momma for a second! Just Kidding. What are the thoughts of the safety yellow vests used on construction sites for riding during hunting season?
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Post by quiver on Aug 21, 2009 13:42:19 GMT -5
Yellow is bad in the fall season.. October etc.... all the leaves turn bright yellow. Also avoid wearing jerseys that have white on them. and lastly... don't wear this helmet  |
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Post by seenvic on Aug 21, 2009 14:08:09 GMT -5
There is no substitute for blaze orange.
You will realize this when you ride with someone that has it on. When you simply glance in their direction, you will see it everytime.
Been there, done that.
Blaze orange. No substitute.
And if you have on white, you should be shot.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 21, 2009 14:18:36 GMT -5
You can pick up blaze orange safety vests for super cheap at wal-mart.
You can also find athletic clothing in blaze orange; I know UnderArmor makes some stuff, I have a shirt of theirs.
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Post by txr on Aug 21, 2009 14:30:56 GMT -5
You can pick up blaze orange safety vests for super cheap at wal-mart. You can also find athletic clothing in blaze orange; I know UnderArmor makes some stuff, I have a shirt of theirs. Under Armour and Nike both make a blaze orange tshirt that is non cotton. I carry both at Sports Authority if anyone wants to get them. I do not have the vests but you are right, Wally World is a great resource for those. Tom |
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Post by brianW on Aug 21, 2009 15:16:04 GMT -5
I have hiked and biked in a bunch of states and have always felt safe out in the woods during hunting season. Wear orange and show hunters the respect they deserve. They have every right to be out in the woods enjoying their sport as we do ours.
I tend to avoid the hours around sunset and sunrise. Does Mistletoe state Park allow hunting?
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Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 21, 2009 20:02:08 GMT -5
State parks do not allow hunting.
I (use to) do a lot of night riding in the winter/fall after the time changes. No need to worry about hunters then.
Deer don't typically have HID headlights...
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Post by xxwaynexx on Oct 21, 2009 19:31:34 GMT -5
I went hunting tonight at FATS and saw 5 riders-three singles and a couple. The closing of FATS should include Closed for Hunting signs at the trailheads.
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