Plenty of Island properties restrict access to hunters.
The Island is famous for its picturesque walking trails that seem to wind endlessly through the thick woods, especially during the fall when the leaves turn their vibrant red and orange.
Deer archery season started on Oct. 7 on Martha’s Vineyard and continues until Nov. 30, followed by deer shotgun season from Dec. 2 to Dec. 14, and finishing off with primitive firearms season from Dec. 16 to Dec. 31.
Even during hunting season, folks should feel safe and secure when taking their dogs for a walk or doing some leaf peeping on one of the Vineyard’s many nature reserves.
Thankfully, there are plenty of places to take a stroll during hunting season, where hunting is restricted and walkers are able to be totally at ease.
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“But even though folks don’t have to worry about hunters on these select trails, MV Land Bank land superintendent Ian Peach suggests wearing as much blaze orange as possible, and outfitting their pets in the same manner.”
This Mouse supposes superintendent Peach is fully aware that hunting season is limited, but poaching is year around.
Let’s not forget if you’re in a state that allows hounding, then wear dog-bite protection, too. After all, recreation of the 94% should not be a downer for the 6% who “hunt.”
https://addisonindependent.com/news/bear-hunting-hounds-attack-hikers-and-pup