And, the out of town hunter is a welcome addition to this strong tradition. Coffee shops open well before dawn to serve hunters. The general store has a weigh-in station, and sporting shops are open well into the night. Hotels and lodges offer special accommodations and most of our state campgrounds are open throughout the hunting season. Many sportsmen come up before the regular season for muzzle loader, archery and early bear.
Small game is big here.
With 262 lakes and ponds and hundreds of rivers and streams, it's only natural that we have a large share of marshland and beaver ponds which Woodys, Mallards and Black Ducks find irresistable. Our hardwood forests support plenty of Grouse and Woodcock, and our turkey flocks continue to grow. Winter hunts for Snowshoe Hare are also popular. There are lots of options. Whether you're a solo hunter, part of a large group, or prefer to boat in and hunt the deep woods, Hamilton County has the game for you.