https://lompocrecord.com/lifestyles/recreation/midland-school-closes-trails-to-hikers-horseback-riders-during-hunting-season/article_580c2b1a-32ae-5c79-9442-5633d3e63e07.html

• Santa Ynez Valley News Staff Report
• Aug 16, 2021Updated20 hrs ago

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Midland School in Los Olivoswill temporarily close its trails to hikers and horseback riders during hunting season until Aug. 29, when the trails are expected to reopen.

The schoolposted anoticeon social media announcing the closure in partnership withSanta Ynez Valley Sportsmen’s Association, whose members will patrol Midland’s property to keep both the landsand wildlife safe from poachers, as wellas to ensure responsible hunting.⠀⠀

“August is a busy time for us as we plan for the academic year, and partnering with SYV Sportsmen’s Association gives our faculty and staff the time that they need to prepare for the start of school (especially this year, as we face challenges posed by COVID-19) without worry about actively patrolling our property during the hunting season,” the statement read.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

For the public’s safety…