Dear Pals of the Putney Woods,

Deer hunting season is upon us again: this year it's from October 13 through 31, and again from November 15 through 18.
The majority of deer hunters are good folks who respect the woods and nature as much as you do.
Here are some things you can do to keep yourself and your animals safe:

• Try not to walk during the crepuscular periods (dawn and dusk), as all good hunters know that that is when hunting is most successful.
• Stay on the trails as much as possible, keep your dogs close, and make enough noise to let hunters know that you are there.
• Tie some day-glo orange surveyor's tape around your dogs' collars. And wear bright colors.

Have a great autumn!
Your pal,
Ranger Kirk.