Fall is a fabulous time to be outdoors with its dazzling colors, crisp air and increased wildlife activity. Whenever I’m hiking, birding or hunting, I try to be sure I’m properly prepared. Weather changes in the fall can be quick and extreme, so I’ll tie a windbreaker or fleece top around my waist in case temperatures drop or winds start to pick up. Carrying water (in refillable bottles) is always part of my gear. Now that hunting seasons have opened, I’ll also pull on my blaze orange cap or vest for my weekend jaunt up Mt. Wachusett or short walk in the Westborough Wildlife Management Area. Hunters and other outdoor folks appreciate the safety aspects of visibility! Whatever outdoor activity you choose this fall, taking some simple safety precautions will make for a more enjoyable experience.
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What do you do to prepare for an outdoor adventure? What do you take with you?
Enjoy the season!
Hunting season is year round and the public needs to be made aware. This would help eliminate some of your frustrations. I agree with your point. While Hunting, I have been kicked off Wildlife Management Areas by police. They were rude and didn't care the sign said "open to hunting fishing and trapping". It is not just a small town thing. It's a common problem. Usually the problem is a dog walker who does not have their dog on a leash and then calls the police complaining about gun shots or a person in camo.
In my opinion, All Mass Wildife Areas/land should be free of pets. There are plenty of Conservation areas/State Parks that don't allow hunting and the dog walkers don't pay any fees. How can you bird hunt/turkey hunt on a Wildlife Managment Area with dogs/horses walking around in circles all day. Try hunting the North/South East Zones and you will have the police coming quick. Hopefully, it will get better. Keep hunting!
Posted by: Mr. Benelli | 08/18/2010 at 09:45 PM
this is my second year of hunting in ma, I grew up in ma but now live in me.I took a nice buck in archery season in wakefield an another in shot gun season in holbrook.I still have doe tags remaining but find it hard to hunt in many towns . most police in small towns treat you like your a terrorist. I hav heard things from police like take your bows an arrows an go back where you came from.What a wonderfully welcome feeling i get too come to ma to hunt and spend money in your state an be told by small town police who make there own rules to go back where you came from theres no hunting.
at this time I don't know if im going to put up with all the hassle to hunt a great deer herd next year.
Posted by: kit kearney | 12/29/2009 at 09:57 AM