Be Visible to Hunters

I was on my way to find a geocache hidden north of the Twin Cities. My friends and I parked where suggested and started to get ready to go on the walk. We saw signs that said hunting was allowed so we started having second thoughts. As we were standing there, a truck pulled up and two hunters got out, dressed from head to toe in bright orange. Needless to say, we didn’t spend much time there.

It would be a good idea, especially this time of year, to be aware of the increase in the number of hunters in the woods around Minnesota and beyond. Being visible while walking or hiking through any land where hunting is allowed is always a good idea. Some people wear a bright orange cap to accomplish this. There are bright “hunter orange” shirts and jackets available at many sporting good and outdoor stores. Maybe the most important point to be made is to be aware of your surroundings and the land that you are exploring, while geocaching and otherwise.

I have never hunted and don’t know the details about where it is allowed and when certain seasons begin so here’s the link to the Minnesota DNR hunting regulations webpage. I do however know that it is smart to make myself more visible when in certain areas. It could be just wearing a bright yellow shirt or hat might do the trick.