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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-11-08, Page 37News Sunday deer hunthii'lPIv ermitted in Huron East Jeff Heuchert Hunters in Perth and Huron Counties will have two weeks this season to get out during the controlled deer hunt. Both counties will have controlled deer hunts for one week, Dec. 4-10., while in. Huron County there is an extra week, which ends Nov. 12. Bill Murch, information offi- cer with the Ministr of Natural Resources .says hunters are restricted to only using shotguns and muzzle loading rifles in both coun- ties. Murch says because much of the hunting in the area is done on private property, where land owners have per- mitted hunting, by allowing only shotguns and muzzle loading rifles, they're limiting the possible damage that can occur on the property. "These properties have a human presence and agricul- tural presence," he says, adding, "$lack powder is essentially a single shot, so it makes the hunter take that (: 1 1 R 1 S '1' M n S much more time (before fir- ing) because they only have one shot, as opposed to a rifle that can fire off a bunch at once." He adds that shotguns, some of which can fire more than one shot without reload- ing, tend not to fire far enough to cause any exten- sive damage to the land. As for determining which weeks the Ministry allows controlled deer hunts, he says it is determined by the deer population in an specific area and how much hunting that wild management unit can safely sustain. There is also an archery hunting season which runs from Oct. 1 Dec. 31 However, notes Murch, there is no archery hunting permit- ted during the controlled deer hunt Dec. 4-10 in either coun- ties. Also, notes Murch, several municipalities in Ontario, for the first time, are allowing Sunday deer hunting, including Huron East, Bluewater and South Huron. He says for certain Rita Mao A u' o n de ', f u l way y t r) celebrate the Christmas Season SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9106 - 7PM BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL Tickets on sale at Blyth Festival Office, Blyth General Store Ernie King Music (Goderich & Wingham), Dixie Lee in Clinton. Credit Card Orders: 1-800-465-7829 municipalities, where they might have problems with too many deer at this point in the season, opening up Sundays for hunters is a good idea. And, the same as last year, hunters in certain parts of the province will be able to purchase additional deer tags, says Murch, but they are no longer available at Ministry of Natural Resources office in Clinton. The nearest location for hunters is the government information office in Stratford. Murch adds that there could be more changes that have to do with hunting in different parts of the province, and that every hunter should have the latest copy of the 2006 hunting reg- ulations. They can also get the latest updates at www mnr.gov on.ca/mnr/fwme nu.html The Huron Expositor • November 8, 2006 Page 37 GODERICH 524-7811 Nov. 10-16 f i NAI Livery Filmfest Thursday 16th 7:00 -Only;,,,.,,,. www.movielinks.ca iT\ 0 O C:0Lj�Orn Rot-,., .t.:, ,,:'1-800-265-3438 AN IN • airam • `. Patti Hendriks welcomes you to... primitive and country home accessories Christmas ouse Fri. Nov. Ur to Sun. Nov. 1Zth 41401 Mill -Rd., Brucefield 'Mon Hwy 8 Sea$orth A I 1 lot ence(iew * ixatprimldve creels e Mill Rd Fri. 10-9; Sat. and Sun. 10-6 From primitive to period, Primitive Creek offers you exceptional and affordable reproductions by award winning artisans. Everything from pewter, pottery, redware, furniture, lighting, rugs, teddy bears, shelving, textiles, antiques, and so much more... ACheck out a sample of items519-522online-www.0454 pmbears.com , ■ r 1111 El le r r r If . • ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Sponsored by: rn IPSO a11.olw100 1ibec PAPER 011011► 1D Coordinated by: zkocna Canada Trust The strength of our community lies in solid citizens. Here is your chance to nominate a young person, aged 6 to 17, who is involved in worthwhile community service; who is.coritributing while living with limitations; who has performed an act of heroism; or is a 'good kid' who is making life better for others and doing more than is nomally expected of someone their age - help us recognize their contribution. Nominations will be accepted until November 30. Nomination forms available at www.ocna.org or 905-639-8720 or contact this newspaper. Ontario Junior Citizen Of The Year Awards NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!