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Why
Weed-Seed-Free
Feed?
Many
areas
permit
only
certified
weed
seed-free
feed
because
some
feed
contains
seeds
of
noxious
weeds
and
non-native
plants.
Once
established,
noxious
weeds
such
as
spotted
knap
weed
and
leafy
spurge
can
spread
and
destroy
grazing
for
your
stock
and
wildlife.
Some
offenders:
Leafy
Spurge
and
Spotted
Knap
Weed.
Packing
The
Bare
Essentials
Lightweight,
compact
camp
equipment:
sleeping
bags,
tents,
campstoves,
cookware,
and
utensils
help
reduce
the
number
of
pack
animals,
allowing
you
to
take
what
you
really
need.
Nosebags and Mangers
Use these to feed your stock hay, pellets or grain. They help reduce waste, you don't have to feed stock on the ground, and it's easier on the land.
Safe Drinking Water
For short trips, carry enough water for the area you're in. Or, check into water filtering devices for longer trips. A giardia filter is highly recommended.
Food
Try prepackaged meals, dehydrated or freeze-dried food, or repackage food to save space and to reduce weight. Use lightweight, reusable plastic containers and plastic bags instead of glass and cans.
Around Camp
A shovel, axe, and water container are useful for fire safety and keeping camp clean. Use these tools to clear brush and trees that fall across trails when you can do so safely.
Minor Mishaps
Take insect repellent and a first-aid kit for both yourself and your stock Make sure you know how to use first-aid kits.
On the Trail
Hints For Smooth Trails
Use
your "horse sense!" It's
easy
to
overlook,
but
your
own
or
your
animals'
lives
could
be
at
risk
in
rough
country.
Let
your
stock
pick
their
way
through
boggy
places,
slide
zones,
on
slick
and
steep
trails,
and
through
deep
water
and
snow.
Or
get
off
and
lead
them
through
treacherous
stretches.
Please
stay
on
trails.
Cutting
across
switchbacks
tramples
plants
and
creates
parallel
paths
which
erode
severely.
Although
it's
tricky,
keep
your
stock
from
skirting
shallow
puddles,
small
rocks,
and
bushes.
This
helps
prevent
the
creation
of
wide,
deteriorating
trails.
At
rest
stops
even
short
ones
tie
your
stock
off
the
trail.
This
is
courteous
to
other
trail
users
and
helps
reduce
wear
and
tear
on
the
trail.
Before
you
move
on,
scatter
the
manure.
Especially
during
fire
season,
NO
SMOKING
WHILE
TRAVELING!
Trail Courtesy
Making Friends in the Backcountry
ln the backcountry, say hello! A little simple courtesy makes life more pleasant for everyone.
Observe the basics of trail courtesy:
In steep, rough country, down-hill traffic usually yields to uphill traffic. If you have a better place to pull off, do so, and let the other folks pass through.
People with llamas, on foot, or on mountain bikes should yield to stock traffic because it is easier for them to move off the trail. If they don't, smile and yield the way, or ask them to stand below the trail and wait quietly for your stock to pass.
In the backcountry, say hello!
IN STEEP COUNTRY, DOWNHILL TRAFFIC YIELDS TO UPHILL TRAFFIC.
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