Lori Paul at the Chaney Trail neighborhood sent this to the newsgroups:
A bow hunter has been seen in the vicinity of Chaney Trail this afternoon (Sept. 16, 6:11pm); reportedly driving adark green GMC Suburban type SUV with rope tied around front bumper and deer head decals on rear window. CA Lic. #6RKZ276
Bow hunting is NOT safe nor legal on local County and USFS trails where children, dog-walkers, hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers can be mistaken for deer in the chaparral or coming around a corner. Also, alleged "deer hunters" may be covertly using deer season to cover poaching bears (for the black market gallbladder trade), killing bobcats (for the fur trade) and other wildlife for sharp-shooting "fun."
Weekend warriors in their camo clothing with cross-bows or compound hunting bows have been a problem in the past. Cross-bow bolts have lodged in trees and arrows have landed on private property (including land posted "No Hunting").
Please report sightings of hunters on the local listserves. Be aware of the danger on local trails and report any illegal hunting, especially when in close (bow-shot) proximity to residences, popular trails, day use or campground areas. Wear bright colors, put brightly colored vests on dogs, make horses identifiable, too.
Irresponsible and unsafe hunting has no place in the Angeles Forest around our homes and recreation areas. Please report such activity without delay to:
- Altadena Sheriffs 626 798.1131 (they can respond to the scene fastest near urban areas)
- USFS Dispatch for LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) 661 723.2703 3.)
- California Dept. of Fish & Game: 1 888 DFG CALTIP (1 888 334.2258)
Politely tell hunters you encounter to take their activities to the safer backcountry and away from heavily populated neighborhoods.
