YIKES!! I'm glad that everyone is ok!

I wanted to add that in addition to reporting it to the police, you should also contact your local game warden. It seems they have a better handle on those types of incidents than perhaps the police.

I ride during hunting season here in Maine and always have, but I will say that I wear hunter orange AND put bear bells on my handlebars... more than likely I scare everything away. Although I'm sure I'm not a favorite of hunters, cyclists still have the same option to be in the woods as hunters. During hunting season, I try to ride trails where there isn't alot of traffic and where hunters will actually have to walk rather than driving or riding a 4 wheeler. The bear bells are something I have for backpacking and simply tie onto your boots or in this case your handlebars or hydration system. There are also orange helmet covers that you could add for some added protection.

At any rate, I'm glad that you are ok and hope your rides in the future will have no other incidents!

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