There should be excellent hunting opportunities in this area. At least 200,000 pheasants will be released during the season, which closes Nov. 25. A majority of officers also rated rabbit hunting as good. Butler County WCO Mario Piccirilli said turkeys are abundant in Buffalo, Clinton and Cranberry townships. A majority of field officers expect wild turkey and rabbit hunting to be good to excellent.
Turkeys also are everywhere.
It's going to be a banner year for rabbits. A majority of officers rated wild turkey and cottontail hunting prospects as good to excellent. Many officers, however, reported turkey brood sizes appeared to be smaller than normal and that varied poult sizes over the summer seem to suggest some re-nesting occurred. Juniata County WCO Dan Clark said turkey populations are at a 10-year high. Bradford County WCOs Bill Bower and Vern Perry both reported turkey hunting prospects will be excellent.