Sonora, Calif., (September 19, 2014) Deer hunting season begins tomorrow and visitors should be aware of changes in effect this year and safety guidance on the Stanislaus National Forest.
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The Rim Fire Closure Area is still closed to the public this deer season, and special attention is needed when entering hunting zones.
Hunting tags purchased for this year are only valid through this current hunting season, even if a zone was impacted by the fire. The Rim Fire Closure Order 2014-01 is in effect until Nov. 18 and will likely be extended with modifications, depending on public safety concerns.
Here is additional information that will aid the public in having a safe trip to the forest:
- All visitors should consider wearing bright colors to make their presence clear;
- All individuals in a hunting party must wear daylight, fluorescent orange at all times;
- You may not discharge a firearm from a vehicle;
- You may not shoot a firearm in or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or other occupied area;
- The fire restriction in the High and Moderate hazard areas prohibits campfires, briquette barbecues, and smoking outside developed campgrounds.
For additional information regarding camping, recreation and road closures, please contact the Stanislaus Supervisor’s Office at: 209-532-3671; Calaveras RD at 209-795-1381; Groveland RD at 209-962-7825; Mi-Wok RD at 209-586-3234 or Summit RD at 209-965-3434.
