Some people assume that hunting is not allowed on the Appalachian Trail. It’s a dangerous assumption to make. The fact is that hunting is only forbidden on the 600 or so miles of the Trail that cross National Park Service land. Wherever you are hiking, it’s easy to imagine that you will be safe if you stay on the Trail. However, hunters on lands adjacent to the trail may be unaware of exactly where the trail is located. The Trail corridor is also often narrow. Read more…