These maps should prove much easier to use than the tables formerly shown in previous guidebooks. Given out with each hunting and trapping license purchased this year, the map will familiarize sportsmen and sportswomen with the new wildlife management units. In order to hold down the costs of reprinting these maps, hunters and trappers are asked to keep these maps for several years. I think you'll agree that we have an excellent product in our hands this year. The ruffed grouse map on page 20 of the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide incorrectly lists an October 1 opener.
Long Island is open to woodcock and crow hunting.
Some of the copies of this year's Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide show it to be closed. Migratory bird hunters are reminded that all information on page 30 was tentative at the time of publication, and should be confirmed before going afield. Since publication of the regulations guide, changes have been made to the Canada Geese September season in the Lake Champlain region. The season is open from September 15 to Sept. 30. Hunters are reminded that to participate in any hunting season this September, a 1997-98 hunting license is required.