At a pair of public hearings, some hunters gave their support to running the annual deer hunting season into January to reduce the Island's deer population. Others focused on different measures, such as allowing hunting on Sundays.
Deer hunting on the Island saw a notable decline this season, prompting officials to consider extending the season for the first time in the state’s history.
Blake Wasson has been hunting since he was a kid. For him, it is a way to honor the forests and spend time outdoors. Recently, he has taught himself how to tan hides and make decorative pieces.
Deer season begins today, Oct. 7 and continues through Dec. 31. Hunting is permitted Monday through Saturday, a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.
Hunters Island-wide took to the woods Monday morning for the start of the annual two-week shotgun season.
Bow hunting began 30 minutes before dawn today, Oct. 4., signaling the start of deer hunting season on the Island.