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Bridget Stalked on the Trail
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KillerFord1977
Emissary
Main reason we are armed in the city or in the woods described in this article 
OldGrunt
Hellcat
Main reason we are armed in the city or in the woods described in this article
The Night Rider
Hellcat
I remember an old saying I heard If you wouldn't do it without a gun, don't do it with a gun.
The number one rule of wilderness safety is don't go alone. I'm guessing the number two rule of wilderness safety is probably don't go alone in the dark.
The entire incident would have likely been avoided had she been with someone else.
The number one rule of wilderness safety is don't go alone. I'm guessing the number two rule of wilderness safety is probably don't go alone in the dark.
The entire incident would have likely been avoided had she been with someone else.
Grayfox
Professional
Back when I was healthy, I used to do a lot of hiking in State Parks. I've run across a lot of people on the trails. Most are quite friendly, exchange hellos and maybe even chat for a minute or two. But I have run a cross folks who immediately set you on edge. Something about the way they looked or moved just didn't seem right. For these I'll just step off the trail, let them pass and wait a minute or two for them to move on. When hiking, I was always armed. 
For almost 5 decades now I’ve always been armed when afield (heck for most of that I’ve been armed Wherever I was. I too have stumbled into strange/weird folks in the toolies and at such times a handgun on the hip certainly provides a “comfort”. Those cultivating a patch of happy grass tend to not be friendly to strangers. A young woman, alone in the toolies and unarmed would be an easy target for whatever thug/predator (2 or 4 legged) that happens by.
The Night Rider
Hellcat
Back when I was healthy, I used to do a lot of hiking in State Parks. I've run across a lot of people on the trails. Most are quite friendly, exchange hellos and maybe even chat for a minute or two. But I have run a cross folks who immediately set you on edge. Something about the way they looked or moved just didn't seem right. For these I'll just step off the trail, let them pass and wait a minute or two for them to move on. When hiking, I was always armed.
I've run into some very weird people out in the mountains. I call them Feral Humans.
I was on the other side of the mountain in the lower left one day and decided to go over it to get where I was going.
The mountain was off trail and I think they didn't want people (I was guilty too) in that area. On top of the mountain I found a Medicine Wheel and a few altars. I have no IDEA what they may have been worshiping.
So as I'm walking over the mountain I saw a guy in the trees next to the trail just target locked on me.
Apparently I caught him getting undressed.
I acknowledged his presence and asked him for some route information while unobtrusivly making sure I saw my bear spray (but not my OC or my Glock).
After I talked to him I Got The HELL out of Dodge.
Agian, there are some very weird and very dangerous people out there.
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KillerFord1977
Emissary
Nothing wrong with being alone. Just be aware of the risks vs rewards is all. Be aware of your surroundings
Equalizer
Master Class
A. AlwaysBack when I was healthy, I used to do a lot of hiking in State Parks. I've run across a lot of people on the trails. Most are quite friendly, exchange hellos and maybe even chat for a minute or two. But I have run a cross folks who immediately set you on edge. Something about the way they looked or moved just didn't seem right. For these I'll just step off the trail, let them pass and wait a minute or two for them to move on. When hiking, I was always armed.
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Recusant
Hellcat
There is county park close by that is mostly wooded and has several walking trails. When my dog was alive we walked the trails almost every day. It wasn’t unusual to pass young women walking alone with their face focused on a phone screen and wearing earbuds. They seemed totally unaware of how vulnerable they were to being attacked.
This. A lot of younger folks are totally clueless about the world around them. Wildlife is all Bambi and Thumper and nothing bad could possibly happen to “them” ‘cause they’re so “special”. Someday these same folks are going to wake up find themselves in a very unpleasant place, but by them it’ll be too late…
Recusant
Hellcat
The last instruction a referee typically gives to boxers in the center of the ring before telling them to touch gloves and go to their corners is "protect yourselves at all times." Go advice for everyone every time he or she goes out the front door!
The Night Rider
Hellcat
That's fine for you and me but if you're not aware of this Women Are Prey. They start learning that in kindergarten.
I PROMISE you that Bridget
Fabel knows that. She probably has to manage more unknown (and unwanted) contacts in a day than you and (for sure) I manage in a week.
Maybe In a month for me.
That's one of the reasons I kinda question her story. She's supposed to be an experienced Outdoors person. I'll say it again the number one rule of wilderness safety is never go alone.
Those two things don't go together
Skunkhouse
Custom
Nice article, thanks
Retired Bum
Professional
Our rules to hunting were simple, if you die, we split your gear and we'll tie a balloon to your foot so your family can find you.
KillerFord1977
Emissary
One cannot always be accompanied by a friend or relative when out enjoying nature. even going about our daily tasks for that matter. Being alone doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy what you like to do in life. The moral of the story and Bridget's story is to be aware of what's going on and plan accordingly. 