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Outdoor Safety and Ethics
Leave No Trace
Have you ever spent a couple of hours hiking or riding to one of your favorite mountain views or secluded lake, only to find that someone else has left a mess there? What a difference it would make if you arrived there to find it pristine and beautiful, just as you remembered it.
Heat Stroke
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/modoc/learning/safety-ethics/?cid=stelprdb5311213Hypothermia
Poisonous Snakes
Smoking in the Forest
Giardia
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Canine Campers
Bringing your dog to the National Forest requires a commitment to proper dog etiquette. Please take a look at the rules and recommendations for bringing dogs to the National Forest.
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Be Bear Aware
The Modoc National Forest has a small resident population of black bears. Before you travel in bear country, take a few minutes to educate yourself on bears and co-existing with them safely.
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Horse Sense
If you are planning to bring your horses, pack stock, llamas or goats with you to the forest, take a few minutes to review forest policies on pack stock .
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Watching Wildlife
We've all had it happen. You look up from the trail just in time to see an animal dive out of sight; a swoop of wing, a flash of antler, a slap of beaver's tail. Check out these tips for watching wildlife safely.
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Dispersed Camping Ethics
Most forests, including the Modoc, offer opportunities for dispersed camping throughout the forest. You can stay almost anywhere in your tent or RV for up to 14 days. Since there are no facilities or services, you are responsible to leave your camp as you found it.
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Forest Rules and Regulations
Making good decisions in the forest is important for the safety and enjoyment of your family and friends. Knowing the National Forest rules and regulations will allow you to make the right decisions to protect the environment, the wildlife and the recreational facilities.