2006 Deer Harvest By Paraplegic Hunters -- A total of 8 deer were taken by paraplegic

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2006 Deer Harvest By Paraplegic Hunters -- A total of 8 deer were taken by paraplegic sportsmen participating in this special three day deer hunt conducted by MassWildlife and volunteers in Belchertown, Devens, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PersonName>William</st1:PersonName>stown, and <st1:place>Mount Washington</st1:place>. 26 paraplegic hunters participated, harvesting 5 adult bucks and 3 button bucks for an overall success rate of 31%. "This year proved to be another successful hunt" said Trina Moruzzi, Hunt Coordinator. "The hunt again would not be possible without the assistance of the many volunteers, Environmental Police Officers and Quabbin rangers who help with placement of hunters and retrieval of downed deer." Almost everyone saw deer, and two hunters harvested their first deer ever, adding to the overall enjoyment of the hunt. Next year's hunt will be held <st1:date Month="11" Day="1" Year="2007">November 1-3, 2007</st1:date>. Paraplegic sportsmen and women interested in participating in the hunt next year should contact Trina Moruzzi at 508/792-7270 x119