Yet despite the challenges, flintlockers are passionate about their sport. Many, I'm sure, will welcome this early season as a new opportunity, a chance to explore new territories. Hunters who harvest deer during this three-day season, are asked to promptly mail their deer harvest report card. That's always important whenever we're analyzing new approaches to managing the Commonwealth's deer herd. Small areas of wooded land near developments are havens for deer.
Private ground holds the key.
Do some pre-season work and get permission to hunt there. Hunters should get out early to begin seeking permission to hunt as well as scouting for deer. I have been seeing a lot of deer. Many landowners are experiencing property damage from deer. These landowners are more than willing to allow responsible hunters on their property.