I've had my share of close calls up in Green Ridge --- which back in the late 60's and early 70's --- first day deer season sounded like a small war going off; along with occasional 200 foot long tent cities scattered alongside the forested roads of Green Ridge.

Now...with the advent of early muzzleloader season before the main deer rut, all you hear are scattered shots on first day season for both muzzleloader and rifle seasons. Maryland DNR, tried to have antler point restrictions in Western Maryland, but the farmers voted it down.

Very few grouse in Green Ridge State Forest --- though black bear and coyotes are on a come back --- squirrels are mostly shot out; and it is a rare sight just to see a chipmunk.

I believe the latest rabies epidemic started up in Green Ridge, when some coon hunters brought some trapped raccoons up from Georgia and let them loose in Green Ridge; about 4 decades ago.