Hunters In South Star

It's been a long pleasant fall in the Kootenays and lots of hunting has happened and will continue for awhile. It can be alarming to hear shots in the area when we are out walking with our dogs or friends and we trust that hunters will be responsible with their choice of stands. However, occasionally things happen which disturb our sense of safety while in South Star. This happened to me in October, when I started from the west end of 53rd Street S. south up to the power line along the snowshoe trail(orange triangles). Along the way, I noticed  drag marks and occasional blood stains which I followed to the kill site( just behind the houses on 53rd Street S). There, a large pile of entrails had been left, just off the path and within 15 yards of the nearest house. Is this illegal or just inconsiderate? A pile of entrails is an invitation for large predators to come closer and closer to areas where we don't really want them. All hunters need to follow thoughtful practice which means that they shouldn't hunt in an area frequented by many civilians and domestic animals. How many of you would feel more comfortable if South Star was posted or is this not an issue at all but just an occasional difficult incident?  Certainly, the gut pile was well cleaned up within 2 days - not hunters who did that for sure!! So when you're out on the trail these days, wearing bright colours is a good idea and if you have concerns about hunters, the Conservation Officer is the best person to call for immediate action and information.