fisher16
11-06-2006, 07:36 AM
Preliminary 2006 September Bear Season Numbers
Licensed black bear hunters took to the woods of western and central Massachusetts during the September 5-23 early season and emerged with 125 bruins. A male bear weighing 382 pounds was taken with a bow and arrow in Holyoke and a sow (female bear) weighing 298 pounds was taken with a bow and arrow in Sandisfield.
Last year, 98 bears were taken in the September season. Preliminary figures indicate the Western District office checked in 66 bears. The three check stations in the Connecticut Valley checked in a total of 55 bears. The Central District checked 3 bears, and the Westboro Field Headquarters checked 1. Rifles, muzzleloaders, archery equipment and certain handguns were permitted during the September season.
Bear hunters are reminded that the November portion of the bear season is now three weeks long. The expanded second season begins November 6 and ends November 25, 2006.
Will post up the numbers when Masswildlife send them to me. Just wanted to keep you all informed.
Licensed black bear hunters took to the woods of western and central Massachusetts during the September 5-23 early season and emerged with 125 bruins. A male bear weighing 382 pounds was taken with a bow and arrow in Holyoke and a sow (female bear) weighing 298 pounds was taken with a bow and arrow in Sandisfield.
Last year, 98 bears were taken in the September season. Preliminary figures indicate the Western District office checked in 66 bears. The three check stations in the Connecticut Valley checked in a total of 55 bears. The Central District checked 3 bears, and the Westboro Field Headquarters checked 1. Rifles, muzzleloaders, archery equipment and certain handguns were permitted during the September season.
Bear hunters are reminded that the November portion of the bear season is now three weeks long. The expanded second season begins November 6 and ends November 25, 2006.
Will post up the numbers when Masswildlife send them to me. Just wanted to keep you all informed.