don't fear orange!

[dentonfabrics]

I would venture that a lot of hunting accidents involve alcohol... as do a lot of auto accidents.

One of the most incredible things I've seen was at the supermarket, who last year at this time was selling a 30 pak of Bud Light that was packaged in camo!!! That's just great; encourage the hunters to get 'faced and then go out in the woods hunting. I love capitalism.

 

[dug]

One of the most incredible things I've seen was at the supermarket, who last year at this time was selling a 30 pak of Bud Light that was packaged in camo!!! That's just great; encourage the hunters to get 'faced and then go out in the woods hunting. I love capitalism.

I doubt the box had a label that demanded they must be consumed BEFORE they went hunting....

Maybe they were going to stand in the parking lot after a few hours of hunting and have a few pops then? I do it after hiking and soccer.

 

[Gris]

One of the most incredible things I've seen was at the supermarket, who last year at this time was selling a 30 pak of Bud Light that was packaged in camo!!!

That was "hiker beer," camo so those beer swilling bears won't find it at 13 falls...

 

[Chip]

That was "hiker beer," camo so those beer swilling bears won't find it at 13 falls...

or Yard Beer so the wife won't know why it's taking me so long to mow !

 

[Pete_Hickey]

I was a trauma nurse. This is why I saw so many victims. It does tend to leave a lasting impression

So you must have seen quite a few automobile accidents. Do you venture out on the roads?

In general, humans are very particular about what they fear. It is most definately not based on probable risk. It is often based on gruesomeness and freak-ishness. We end to ignore that most realistic threats against our lives.

.... a 30 pak of Bud Light that was packaged in camo!!! That's just great; encourage the hunters to get 'faced and then go out in the woods hunting. I love capitalism.

Reminds me of the combination liquor/gun store I saw in New Mexico. Why make two trips when one will do?

 

[marty]

Attached is Maine's most famous combination gun store.

 

[MadRiver]

Attached is Maine's most famous combination gun store.

I’m sure there is a deeper meaning in the juxtaposition of those items; I’m just not certain what it is?

 

[Tom Rankin]

I’m sure there is a deeper meaning in the juxtaposition of those items; I’m just not certain what it is?

The shotgun wedding, followed by a beer blast!

 

[Neil]

Too much beer, followed by a shotgun wedding?

 

[griffin]

ust wanted folks to realize that a person in orange on a trail or at a trailhead is not necessarily a hunter, so no need to be impolite.

Don't you mean "no need to assume they're hunting" rather than "no need to be impolite"? There's no need to be impolite to hunters, either, right?

I mean, if nothing else, if you're going to be impolite, it's probably safer to do it to a hiker than someone with a loaded weapon

 

[DougPaul]

The shotgun wedding, followed by a beer blast!

Another interpretation is that the items are out of order:

Move the beer up top and beer led to events that led to a shotgun wedding.

Or maybe there should be 2 entries for beer--top and bottom.

Take yer choice...

Doug


edit: Ahh! I see Neil's mind and mine are in the same gutter.

 

[Gris]

we should make this into a song for Gathering:

"Don't Fear The Orange"

it will start with Christopher Walken playing cowbell

then it will repeat over and over

you will not be able to get it out of your head...

Pete, wanna take a stab at the lyrics...?

 

[Neil]

Perhaps Forestnome's screen name should be changed to Agent Orange.

 

[sleeping bear]

One of the most incredible things I've seen was at the supermarket, who last year at this time was selling a 30 pak of Bud Light that was packaged in camo!!! That's just great; encourage the hunters to get 'faced and then go out in the woods hunting. I love capitalism.

I don't think it's meant to encourage them to drink while they hunt, but just to buy it cause it's camo (I know I often buy beer based on outdoor packaging/names). Most hunters don't drink while they hunt, that's just dumb. Besides probably not being adventagous to actually shooting deer (think of how that can would pop in the silent woods). Now, deer camp after hours is where that beer goes down.

As someone else mentioned, there is no need to be impolite just because they are a hunter. Sure they're regular people just like everyone else, but I tend to be nice to people with firearms.

Forestnome said he was bushwacking. Well, that certainly would require more orange than normal trail hiking. However, I personally would not be doing any bushwacking during hunting (rifle) season and would be extra careful during bow season. Aside from the apparent danger of doing that where's the courtesy and respect? Rifle season only lasts for 2 weeks which isn't very long, especially if you don't shoot anything. If I had been sitting in a blind all day waiting for some deer to come by I would be most aggrivated if someone came bushwacking through. The day would probably be done. I'd be annoyed for sure.

Rifle season to me, especially around here, basically means the dogs and I get crazy cabin fever for two weeks. Just let the hunters do their thing and don't put yourself or your pets in a position that could be dangerous. Although, next year I do intend to hunt so it'll just be the dogs with cabin fever.

 

[Maddy]

So you must have seen quite a few automobile accidents. Do you venture out on the roads

Well Pete...I sure do venture out on roads but working in a trauma center has most certainly changed my approach to driving.
Example: I never get on an interstate when it's snowing with accumulation.I have an excellent 4W truck with 4 large snow tires.I use back roads, preferably rural. I carry full winter gear in the event that I should go off the road. There were many nights when I drove home from the hospital in horrific storms and I encountered one car and one cruiser during my 50 mi drive at 2am. I didn't care if it took me four hrs. I did care that I got home alive.
Your chances of being killed on a back road are much less than if you are plowed into by a vehicle going too fast for the road conditions on an interstate. I am no match for a tractor trailer. Driving a minimum of 100mi per day I became a very defensive driver and I respected the statement "speed kills".
I think most people who care for major trauma victims eventually get the message. I do not need to go the woods during hunting season. To me it's a matter of setting my priorities and doing my utmost to keep myself safe, knowing that there are no guarantees.
I don't consume any alcohol if I have to drive nor do I talk on a cell phone.
To me it's like living the Ed Vistaurs statement in real life
"Getting to the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory."
I will do whatever it takes to "get down" (home) in one piece.

 

[NewHampshire]

Nice! Me too

Gets kind of messy, though.

Hey man.....nice guns (Ya knew THAT was coming eventually! )

Brian

 

[forestgnome]

I personally would not be doing any bushwacking during hunting (rifle) season and would be extra careful during bow season. Aside from the apparent danger of doing that where's the courtesy and respect? Rifle season only lasts for 2 weeks which isn't very long, especially if you don't shoot anything. If I had been sitting in a blind all day waiting for some deer to come by I would be most aggrivated if someone came bushwacking through. The day would probably be done. I'd be annoyed for sure.

Rifle season to me, especially around here, basically means the dogs and I get crazy cabin fever for two weeks. Just let the hunters do their thing and don't put yourself or your pets in a position that could be dangerous. Although, next year I do intend to hunt so it'll just be the dogs with cabin fever.

You must be kidding. It's uncourteous and disrespectful to leave the trail during rifle season? Couldn't another hunter do that? Deer rifle season is a month long, not two weeks. So when is it disrespectful and uncourteous to leave the trail, and why is it ok during bow season but disrespectful during rifle season. What's the difference?

Hunters don't have special rights to the forest.

 

[Rivet]

Your chances of being killed on a back road are much less than if you are plowed into by a vehicle going too fast for the road conditions on an interstate.

Statistics don't bear this out. If you look at fatalities per vehicle mile traveled, interstates are much safer for a number of reasons:
No at grade intersections (stop lights/signs etc. where most accidents occur)
No driveways/side streets
No pedestrians/bicycles
Opposing traffic is separated by a median or barrier (prevents head on collisions which are the most severe)
Better visibility (no sharp turns, mostly straight, no sharp vertical crests)

 

[sierra]

Im pretty sure my initial post on this thread was deleted, maybe it was not worded the way I meant it. MY point was, out west hunters, hikers and all people who recreate in the outdoors seem to coexist more so then in the east. I believe it has alot to do with the population out west being from many places and saying that, they have been exposed to many more pursuits relating to the outside leading to a more tolerant approach to people in general. You shouldnt get dirty looks for wearing orange hunter or not, if its within the law you have the right. I do not hunt, but if I see a hunter, I say hello, he has a right to be in the woods, just as I do.

 

[bikehikeskifish]

Which came first, Neil? The mountain steward award, or the sense of humor? Seems to me they appeared coincidentally.




Tim