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A Guide to Butchering Deer
Many deer hunters cringe at the thought of having to butcher and prepare a deer for the freezer. While I am far from an expert at the task, I do know the basics of getting my animal from the field to the freezer. It is not that difficult of a task, as long as you take it slowly and know how all of the bones fit together.
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Connecticut DEP Announces Opening Days 10/16/08
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has announced the Opening Days of upcoming fall firearms hunting seasons. Peak hunting occurs during early morning and late afternoon, primarily during the period from mid-October through mid-December. [Comments?]
Connecticut Adds Bogus Farm to Open Space 06/16/08
Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that the state of Connecticut is adding to its holdings of open space with the purchase of 134 acres of the Bogus Farm property, which is located in Bethel adjacent to the popular Collis B. Huntington State Park. [Comments?]
Glastonbury Shooting Range Re-opens for Season 04/09/08
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that the Glastonbury Shooting Range re-opened for supervised public use starting Saturday, April 5, 2008. [Comments?]
Connecticut DEP Announces Turkey Hunting Seminar 02/25/08
Spring is just around the corner and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that a Wild Turkey Hunting Safety Seminar is scheduled for Saturday, April 5. [Comments?]
Connecticut Arrest for Illegal Moose Hunting 12/12/07
Officers from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Division of State Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police recently arrested a Hartland resident for illegal moose hunting. [Comments?]
Connecticut Archery Deer and Turkey Opens Sept 15 08/24/07
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds sportsmen that the 2007 fall archery hunting season for deer and wild turkey opens September 15. [Comments?]
Connecticut DEP Offers Wild Turkey Hunting Seminar 03/16/07
Spring is just around the corner and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the Wild Turkey Hunting Safety Seminar to be held on Saturday, April 14, 2007. [Comments?]
Connecticut Deer Reduction at Bluff Point Coastal Reserve 01/15/07
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that eleven deer will be culled from the Bluff Point Coastal Reserve (BPCR) in Groton by biologists from the DEP's Wildlife Division as part of the ongoing efforts to maintain the ecological balance at the Reserve. The activities will occur on select nights in late January and early February 2007. [Comments?]
Connecticut Now Has DUI Law for ATVs 12/01/06
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police have made their first arrest under a new law that makes it illegal to operate an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) while under the influence of alcohol. [1 Comment]
Connecticut Fall Turkey Season Opens October 7 10/06/06
The fall firearms turkey season will open statewide on October 7 and continue through October 31. [Comments?]
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11 Point Buck on 11th Birthday
Ty Grogan of Pennsylvania was archery hunting with his Dad (Jason Grogan) in Allegheny County. Ty shot the 11 point buck from 28 yards away with his bow and arrow. It was only his second day hunting and on top of that it was his 11th birthday.

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