Credit: CDFW
September 15, 2018 - Sierra National Forest comments on the 2018 Hunting Season for Saturday, September 15, 2018 which is the beginning of Deer Season in Hunting Zone D7 For rifles.
The Sierra National Forest would like to remind all visitors and hunters that the Ferguson Fire Area is still under Forest Closure Order #05-15-51-18-15 https://www.fs.usda.gov/Inte…/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd592002.pdf
“We encourage all hunters to exercise caution when traveling through the forest and especially when choosing a location for hunting” said SNF Supervisor Dean A. Gould. With areas that have burned and the high degree of tree mortality the risk of trees falling increases significantly.
Entering burned areas potential hazards include: Loose rocks, falling trees and limbs, flash flooding and debris flows when raining; and portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked. “I advise everyone to do their research before the trip and be prepared for changing conditions. Know your destination; preparedness and minimizing your risk to exposure are the best tools you have,” stated Gould.
Be sure to tell family members where you’re going, what your plan is, and when you will be home or back to camp etc.
For information on California Hunting Rules, Regulations, and safety tips please follow the link provided to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting
“Be sure of your target and what is beyond it”
For information regarding the Sierra National Forest, the High Sierra Ranger District office in Prather, CA. at 559-855-5355, Bass Lake Ranger District North Fork, CA. at 559-877-2218, or the Forest Supervisors office in Clovis, CA. at 559-297-0706. You can also find information about Hunting online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sierra/recreation/hunting
Source: Sierra National Forest
Related Information: California General Deer Seasons Set To Open; Hunters Advised To Check Wildfire-Related Closures
