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The Sportsman's Corner

Small Game Seasons Coming Up

This Saturday (Oct. 19) ushers in the statewide small game season for squirrels, rabbits, and ruffed grouse. The following Saturday, Oct. 26, is the opening day for pheasants. For those "in the know," junior hunts for squirrels, rabbits, and grouse began on Oct. 5. The junior hunt for pheasants began on Oct. 12. Sadly, these junior seasons were virtually ignored.

Over the past several years, I have noticed that there are shrinking numbers of hunters pursuing small game. I think the reason is obvious: Many sportsmen would rather hunt deer during the extensive autumn archery season, and many...

 

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