Slate Belt Animal Advocacy Group INC

11/12/2025

BE SEEN and BE SAFE this fall.

Between November 15 and December 15, ANYONE present on game lands NOT actively engaged in lawful hunting is REQUIRED to wear at least 250 square inches of fluorescent orange with 360 degrees of visibility. An orange hat and vest satisfy this requirement.

Our goal is to ensure ALL users, hunters and non-hunters alike, are as safe as possible on state game lands 365 days a year!

Here are some extra safety reminders:
🐶 Hiking with a pup? We highly recommend pets have a vest, harness, leash, bandana, or other orange covering.

🎒 Using a backpack? If your backpack prevents 360 degrees of visibility, you’re not in compliance. Add a covering to your backpack to ensure you meet orange requirements.

🏇 Horseback riding on game lands? All riders are REQUIRED to meet orange requirements, regardless of safety equipment being worn. It’s suggested to have orange on your horse as well.

For full details, check your 2025-2026 Hunting & Trapping Digest or visit our website at http://bit.ly/46CKh2s

As a reminder, be respectful when using public land as other outdoorsmen and women may be nearby. Be mindful of current open seasons and be aware of your surroundings.

Good luck. Have fun. Hunt SAFELY.

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

TOX Says, Get your STRAW .....From JOHNSONVILLE!!!!
Live Local, Get Straw for Winter*

11/07/2025

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Scott Deater and the Nam Knights for the thoughtful recognition plaque for assisting with the Vet Fest Motorcycle Run. It was an honor to be part of such a meaningful event supporting our veterans and the community. We appreciate your dedication and brotherhood!

11/07/2025

40lb APPLES $20!!
First Come, First Served*

10/27/2025

RABIES!! Our Animal Control Officer has requested us to bring to your attention multiple cases of RABIES that we have been encountering in our area. There have been approximately five (5) cases of RABIES, in our area, within the past few weeks. The animals in question were raccoons; however, RABIES can be spread to feral cats and other wildlife easily. Attached is a website by Washington D.C. Department of Health, and has some great information regarding RABIES.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH, APPROACH, or TRAP ANY ANIMAL BEHAVING ODDLY. DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE.

If you are feeding outdoor cats you all need to take this seriously. Monitor the feeding of YOUR cats. We capitalized “your” because you do in fact own that which you feed. It’s called “harboring”. Monitor the feeding AND NEVER leave the food out over night. If you see an injured feral you need to address it. You can call ACO Mammi and she might try and help you catch it. However keep in mind she's helping you catch YOUR cat. So afterwards what you do with it at the vet is on you. NO one has it in their budgets to control a feral cat population, however in a situation like this she might help step in and secure a rabies suspect. Call her with questions or concerns. Contact ACO Mammi at 610.217.7025

https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/rabies-prevention

10/27/2025

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RABIES!! Our Animal Control Officer has requested us to bring to your attention multiple cases of RABIES that we have been encountering in our area. There have been approximately five (5) cases of RABIES, in our area, within the past few weeks. The animals in question were raccoons; however, RABIES can be spread to feral cats and other wildlife easily. Attached is a website by Washington D.C. Department of Health, and has some great information regarding RABIES.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH, APPROACH, or TRAP ANY ANIMAL BEHAVING ODDLY. DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE.

If you are feeding outdoor cats you all need to take this seriously. Monitor the feeding of YOUR cats. We capitalized “your” because you do in fact own that which you feed. It’s called “harboring”. Monitor the feeding AND NEVER leave the food out over night. If you see an injured feral you need to address it. You can call ACO Mammi and she might try and help you catch it. However keep in mind she's helping you catch YOUR cat. So afterwards what you do with it at the vet is on you. NO one has it in their budgets to control a feral cat population, however in a situation like this she might help step in and secure a rabies suspect. Call her with questions or concerns. Contact ACO Mammi at 610.217.7025

https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/rabies-prevention