Martha's Vineyard Deer hunting

Taking Aim at the Island's Tick Problem

Emma Kilbride | Thursday, December 18 2025 - 4:05pm

Life on Martha’s Vineyard is increasingly shaped by tick-borne illness. A new Island nonprofit, Tick Free MV, is trying to change that.

Ticks

Tick Free MV

Deer hunting

Fall Shotgun Shoot Kicks Off Deer Hunting Season

Martha’s Vineyard Rod & Gun Club opens its annual Fall Shotgun Shoot to the public on Sunday, Nov. 30. Everyone is eligible for prizes in this marksmanship competition the day before the shotgun deer season opens.