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Hunters on the North Shore

A special deer season this weekend may put guns close to hikers.

If you're planning to hike along Minnesota's North Shore this weekend, be sure to wear blaze orange.

On Oct. 11 and 12, Minnesota's DNR is holding an early firearms deer season, in addition to the regular firearms season Nov. 8-23. The Lake County section of the Superior Hiking Trail between Two Harbors and Crosby-Manitou State Park near Little Marais is affected, as are parts of the westernmost section, between Jay Cooke State Park and Magney-Snively Park in Duluth.

The Superior Hiking Trail Association closes the Lake County section of the trail for the regular firearms season, but for the early season it is closing only the newest, six-mile section of the trail near Knife River (pictured). For details, check the Conditions section of its web site.

In fall, it's not a bad idea to wear blaze orange or other bright colors while hiking anywhere in the north woods. In September and October, gun hunters are out seeking grouse, bear and moose, and archers hunt deer.

Last updated on October 9, 2008