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Its easy to sign up, email potter@penn.com . Write your name and what your topics might include. Your own unique username and password will be emailed to you.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Remembering the Austin Flood - Sept. 30, 1911
Remembering the Austin Flood disaster, 98 years ago today. Check out our YouTube channel for video on the Austin Dam Memorial Park.2011 is just around the corner, the Austin Dam Memorial Association is starting to plan the 100 year anniversary celebration of the flood, email dbrooks@visitpottercounty.com with ideas or if you would like to help out.
The information below is from explorepahistory.com:
State Historical Marker text:
On Sept. 30, 1911, the Bayless Pulp and Paper Co. dam broke here. This concrete dam, built 1909, was nearly fifty feet high; 534 feet long. Its failure sent torrents of water and debris down Freeman Run into Austin and Costello, causing great destruction and killing at least 78 people. This second worst single-dam disaster in Pennsylvania inspired legislation (1913) to regulate the construction of dams in the state.
Behind the Marker:
In the early 1900s, the town of Austin, Pennsylvania, revolved around the lumber industry. Situated in a valley surrounded by hills covered with pine, hemlock and cherry, Austin was a natural location for lumber companies. In the late nineteenth century, as the old-growth timber was exhausted, the pulp and paper industry replaced the sawmills. Several paper mills existed in the area, but none was as important as the Bayless Pulp and Paper Company. Constructed in 1900, it was both the largest plant and the biggest employer in the borough of Austin. The town's population swelled as lumbermen, mill workers and their families moved to the community for work.
Like all paper mills, the Bayless mill needed a continual supply of water to
operate. After facing several water shortages, the company decided to construct a large concrete dam on Freeman Run in 1909. Although designed by a professional engineer, the company made cost-cutting modifications to the dam that contributed to a minor structural failure in January 1910. Repairs were made, but the events of the following year proved that the dam remained unsound.
September 1911 was a rainy month in Austin. The Bayless Company, seeing an opportunity to increase its water reserves, allowed the rains to fill the dam to its maximum capacity. On September 30, 1911, the Bayless Pulp and Paper Company Dam gave way under the pressure. Coursing down Freeman Run, the water picked up debris and stacks of pulp wood, estimated to be as much as 700,000 cords, from the Bayless lumber yard. These logs became deadly weapons as the water hit the town of Austin. After the waters raged through Austin, they hit the nearby town of Costello. Seventy-eight people are known to have died.The dam disaster also took a tremendous toll on the survivors. Although Bayless rebuilt the paper mill, the town never managed to recapture the vibrancy or prosperity that existed before the flood. Between 1910 and 1920, the town lost half of its population. As support for Austin's residents poured in from across the state, people began to question who was to blame for the disaster.
Many felt that the Bayless company had been negligent, both in its construction of the dam and its failure to adequately repair the structural damage in 1910. After several lawsuits, the Bayless Company paid $600,000 in damages and fees to the victim's families.
The Austin flood disaster had lasting statewide effects. Only the Johnstown Flood caused a greater loss of life in a dam failure. In its aftermath, many survivors and officials raised Pennsylvania's lack of regulations for the design, construction and inspection of dams as a contributing factor. This pressure resulted in the Pennsylvania Water Supply Commission, the state agency responsible for dams, to press for comprehensive regulation of dams. In 1913, the state legislature passed a law granting the commission the power to regulate and inspect dams and hold hearings on their construction, and the power to enforce their duties with fines or imprisonment.
Today, the dam ruins remain standing as a memorial of the area’s lumber heritage, as well as a solemn reminder of the price man paid to harness nature. The ruins were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. More detailed information and photos can be found at http://www.austindam.net/ .
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
New Community Website for Shinglehouse, PA
A new website has been created for Shinglehouse, PA.
www.shinglehousepa.com was created by the Litt family as a contribution to the community.
The site features local events, links to business and community groups. More will be added as time goes on.
To send new events or to contact the webmaster email shinglehousepa@msn.com
www.shinglehousepa.com was created by the Litt family as a contribution to the community.
The site features local events, links to business and community groups. More will be added as time goes on.
To send new events or to contact the webmaster email shinglehousepa@msn.com
Thursday, September 24, 2009
19th Annual Autumn Festival
Fall is in the air! That means it’s time for Sizerville State Park’s
19th Annual Autumn Festival!
Come and join us at Sizerville State Park, which is considered by many to be "the hidden gem" of Pennsylvania State Parks, and celebrate a day of history. Take an unforgettable trip back in time and reminisce the simple life. On Saturday, October 3rd, from the hours of 12 PM to 4 PM, Sizerville State Park will be celebrating our Annual Autumn Festival. Activities will include, Candle Dipping, Pumpkin Painting, Scrolling/Woodworking, Knitting, Apple Buttering, Leaf Prints, Gourd Art, Apple Cidering, Maple Candy, Old Time Crafts, and once again, great music by the “Jakob’s Hollow Band!”
Additionally, many other food concessions will be available, and children will have an opportunity to meet Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl! All the children’s activities and crafts are provided free of charge!
We are currently looking for friendly faces to help out. Volunteers are needed for children’s crafts stations. No special skills are required, just a smiling face and helping hands.
The musical event is sponsored in part by the Potter County Fine Arts Council in conjunction with Sizerville State Park. If you would like additional information, call the Sizerville Park Office at 814-486-5605, or e-mail us at sizervillesp@state.pa.us
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks: 1-888-PA-PARKS (voice)
(local or international voice)
19th Annual Autumn Festival!
Come and join us at Sizerville State Park, which is considered by many to be "the hidden gem" of Pennsylvania State Parks, and celebrate a day of history. Take an unforgettable trip back in time and reminisce the simple life. On Saturday, October 3rd, from the hours of 12 PM to 4 PM, Sizerville State Park will be celebrating our Annual Autumn Festival. Activities will include, Candle Dipping, Pumpkin Painting, Scrolling/Woodworking, Knitting, Apple Buttering, Leaf Prints, Gourd Art, Apple Cidering, Maple Candy, Old Time Crafts, and once again, great music by the “Jakob’s Hollow Band!”
Additionally, many other food concessions will be available, and children will have an opportunity to meet Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl! All the children’s activities and crafts are provided free of charge!
We are currently looking for friendly faces to help out. Volunteers are needed for children’s crafts stations. No special skills are required, just a smiling face and helping hands.
The musical event is sponsored in part by the Potter County Fine Arts Council in conjunction with Sizerville State Park. If you would like additional information, call the Sizerville Park Office at 814-486-5605, or e-mail us at sizervillesp@state.pa.us
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks: 1-888-PA-PARKS (voice)
(local or international voice)
Friday, September 18, 2009
ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST ANNOUNCES SEASONAL CLOSURES
Some Facilities Closed, Others Remain Open
Warren, Pa. – While Labor Day usually signals the "unofficial" end to summer, the Allegheny National Forest (NF) does still offer many opportunities for enjoying the beautiful autumn season in northwest Pennsylvania.
The scenic Kinzua Beach facility will remain open until September 30th this year. According to Bradford District Ranger Tony Scardina, “Kinzua Beach offers an excellent opportunity for visitors or local residents to spend a day enjoying the fall season in the Allegheny National Forest.” Scardina also reminds everyone that there is no longer a fee to use the Beach.
Boat docks located at Webbs Ferry, Willow Bay, Kiasutha and Elijah Run will remain in until October 19th, water levels permitting. Most ATV trails will close for the season effective September 28th. However, the Timberline trail and the ATV loop of the Marienville trail will remain open on Sundays in the month of October, with the exception of October 4th which is the running of the fall Tour de Forest ride.
The Kinzua Point Information Center and the temporary outlet at the Foote Rest Campground in Lantz Corners have closed for the season. The Marienville Ranger District will continue to be open 7 days a week until October 11th and will also have Sunday hours on October 18th and 25th to accommodate ATV riders taking advantage of the extended season on the trails.
Both the Dewdrop and Kiasutha campgrounds are now closed for the season, however several developed campgrounds will remain open through hunting season.
For additional information on closing dates for specific camping areas or other forest facilities, contact the Supervisor’s Office at 814-723-5150 or the Marienville Ranger District at 814-927-5700, or visit our website at www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny
Warren, Pa. – While Labor Day usually signals the "unofficial" end to summer, the Allegheny National Forest (NF) does still offer many opportunities for enjoying the beautiful autumn season in northwest Pennsylvania.
The scenic Kinzua Beach facility will remain open until September 30th this year. According to Bradford District Ranger Tony Scardina, “Kinzua Beach offers an excellent opportunity for visitors or local residents to spend a day enjoying the fall season in the Allegheny National Forest.” Scardina also reminds everyone that there is no longer a fee to use the Beach.
Boat docks located at Webbs Ferry, Willow Bay, Kiasutha and Elijah Run will remain in until October 19th, water levels permitting. Most ATV trails will close for the season effective September 28th. However, the Timberline trail and the ATV loop of the Marienville trail will remain open on Sundays in the month of October, with the exception of October 4th which is the running of the fall Tour de Forest ride.
The Kinzua Point Information Center and the temporary outlet at the Foote Rest Campground in Lantz Corners have closed for the season. The Marienville Ranger District will continue to be open 7 days a week until October 11th and will also have Sunday hours on October 18th and 25th to accommodate ATV riders taking advantage of the extended season on the trails.
Both the Dewdrop and Kiasutha campgrounds are now closed for the season, however several developed campgrounds will remain open through hunting season.
For additional information on closing dates for specific camping areas or other forest facilities, contact the Supervisor’s Office at 814-723-5150 or the Marienville Ranger District at 814-927-5700, or visit our website at www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny
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2009-10 HUNTING SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS
Potter County is known for its excellent hunting opportunities, below are the seasons and bag limits.
SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Special season for eligible junior hunters, with or without required license, and mentored youth – Oct. 10-16 (6 daily, 12 in possession limit after first day).
SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Oct. 17-Nov. 28; Dec. 14-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 6 (6 daily, 12 possession).
RUFFED GROUSE: Oct. 17–Nov. 28, Dec. 14-23 and Dec. 26-Jan. 23 (2 daily, 4 possession).
RABBIT (Cottontail): Oct. 24-Nov. 28, Dec. 14-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 6 (4 daily, 8 possession).
PHEASANT: Special season for eligible junior hunters, with or without required license – Oct. 10-17 (2 daily, 4 in possession). Male pheasants only in WMUs 2A, 2B, 2C, 4C, 4E, 5A and 5B. Male and female pheasants may be taken in all other WMUs. There is no open season for the taking of pheasants in any Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas in any WMU.
PHEASANT: Male only in WMUs 2A, 2B, 2C, 4C, 4E, 5A and 5B – Oct. 24-Nov. 28. Male and female may be taken in all other WMUs – Oct. 24-Nov. 28, Dec. 14-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 6 (2 daily, 4 in possession). There is no open season for the taking of pheasants in any Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas in any WMU.
BOBWHITE QUAIL: Oct. 24-Nov. 28 (4 daily, 8 possession). (Closed in WMUs 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D.)
HARES (SNOWSHOE RABBITS) OR VARYING HARES: Dec. 26–Jan. 1 (1 daily, 2 possession).
WOODCHUCKS (GROUNDHOGS): No closed season, except: Sundays; during the antlered and antlerless deer seasons; and until noon daily during the spring gobbler turkey season.
CROWS: July 3-April 4, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. No limit.
STARLINGS AND ENGLISH SPARROWS: No closed season, except during the antlered and antlerless deer seasons and until noon daily during the spring gobbler turkey season. No limit.
WILD TURKEY (Male or Female): Wildlife Management Units 1A, 1B and 2A (Shotgun and bow and arrow) – Oct. 31-Nov. 14; WMU 2B (Shotgun and bow and arrow) – Oct. 31- Nov. 21; WMUs 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 4A and 4B – Oct. 31-Nov. 14; WMUs 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4C, 4D and 4E – Oct. 31-Nov. 21; WMUs 5A and 5B – CLOSED TO FALL TURKEY HUNTING; and WMUs 5C and 5D (Shotgun and bow and arrow) – Oct. 31-Nov. 4 (1 bird limit, either sex).
SPRING GOBBLER (Bearded bird only): Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth – April 24, 2010. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt.
SPRING GOBBLER (Bearded bird only): May 1-31, 2010. Daily limit 1, season limit 2. (Second spring gobbler may only be taken by persons who possess a valid special wild turkey license.)
BLACK BEAR (WMUs 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 4A, 4B and 4D) Bow and Arrow only: Nov. 18-19. Only 1 bear may be taken during the license year.
BLACK BEAR (Statewide): Nov. 23-25. Only 1 bear may be taken during the license year.
ELK (Antlered or Antlerless): Nov. 2-7. Only one elk may be taken during the license year. The Board gave approval to an allocation of 59 elk license for the 2009 season. Further information about allocation of antlered and antlerless licenses, as well as allocations by zone, will be announced later.
ELK (Conservation Tag): Sept. 1-Nov. 7, in any Elk Management Zone. One antlered elk license awarded per Act 101 of 2008.
DEER, ARCHERY (Antlerless Only) WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Oct. 2, Nov. 16-28 and Dec. 14-23. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide, including WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Oct. 3-Nov. 14 and Dec. 26-Jan. 9. One antlered deer per hunting license year. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER (Antlered Only) WMUs 2D, 2G, 3C and 4B: Nov. 30-Dec. 4. One antlered deer per hunting license year. (Holders of valid DMAP antlerless deer permits may harvest antlerless deer on DMAP properties during this period in WMUs 2B, 2G, 3C and 4B.)
DEER (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 2D, 2G, 3C and 4B: Dec. 5-12. One antlered deer per hunting license year. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER, ANTLERLESS (Statewide): Oct. 22-24. Junior and Senior License Holders, Disabled Person Permit (to use a vehicle) Holders, and Pennsylvania residents serving on active duty in U.S. Armed Services or in the U.S. Coast Guard only, with required antlerless license. Also included are persons who have reached or will reach their 65th birthday in the year of the application for a license and hold a valid adult license, or qualify for license and fee exemptions under section 2706. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER (Statewide): Oct. 17-24. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 9. One antlered per hunting license year, or one antlerless deer and an additional antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
ADOPTED 2009-10 FURBEARER HUNTING SEASONS
COYOTES: No closed season. Unlimited. Outside of any deer or bear season, coyotes may be taken with a hunting license or a furtaker license, and without wearing orange. During any archery deer season, coyotes may be taken while lawfully hunting deer or with a furtaker license. During the regular firearms deer and any bear seasons, coyotes may be taken while lawfully hunting deer or bear, or with a furtaker license while wearing 250 square inches of fluorescent orange. During the spring gobbler season, may be taken by those with a valid tag and meet fluorescent orange and shot size requirements.
RACCOON and FOXES: Oct. 24–Feb. 20, unlimited.
OPOSSUM, SKUNKS & WEASELS: No closed season, except Sundays and prior to noon during the spring gobbler season. No limits.
BOBCAT (WMUs 2A, 2C, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4D and 4E): Oct. 24-Feb. 20. One per permit. (Bobcats may only be taken by furtakers in possession of a Bobcat Hunting-Trapping permit.)
ADOPTED 2009-10 TRAPPING SEASONS
MINK and MUSKRAT: Nov. 21–Jan. 10. Unlimited.
COYOTE, FOXES, OPOSSUM, RACCOON, SKUNKS and WEASELS: Oct. 25–Feb. 21. No limit.
COYOTE and FOXES (Statewide) Cable Restraints: Jan. 1-Feb. 21. No limit. Participants must pass cable restraint certification course.
BEAVER (Statewide): Dec. 26–March 31 (Limits vary depending on WMU).
BOBCAT (WMUs 2A, 2C, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4D and 4E): Oct. 25-Feb. 21. One per permit. (Bobcats may only be taken by furtakers in possession of a Bobcat Hunting-Trapping permit.)
ADOPTED 2009-10 FALCONRY SEASONS
SQUIRRELS (combined), QUAIL, RUFFED GROUSE, COTTONTAIL RABBITS, SNOWSHOE OR VARYING HARE, RINGNECK PHEASANT (Male or Female combined): Sept. 1-March 31. Daily and Field Possession limits vary. (Migratory game bird seasons and bag limits for falconers will be set in accordance with federal regulations in August.)
No open season on other wild birds or mammals. Waterfowl and Migratory Game Bird seasons will be established in accordance with Federal Regulations this summer
SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Special season for eligible junior hunters, with or without required license, and mentored youth – Oct. 10-16 (6 daily, 12 in possession limit after first day).
SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Oct. 17-Nov. 28; Dec. 14-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 6 (6 daily, 12 possession).
RUFFED GROUSE: Oct. 17–Nov. 28, Dec. 14-23 and Dec. 26-Jan. 23 (2 daily, 4 possession).
RABBIT (Cottontail): Oct. 24-Nov. 28, Dec. 14-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 6 (4 daily, 8 possession).
PHEASANT: Special season for eligible junior hunters, with or without required license – Oct. 10-17 (2 daily, 4 in possession). Male pheasants only in WMUs 2A, 2B, 2C, 4C, 4E, 5A and 5B. Male and female pheasants may be taken in all other WMUs. There is no open season for the taking of pheasants in any Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas in any WMU.
PHEASANT: Male only in WMUs 2A, 2B, 2C, 4C, 4E, 5A and 5B – Oct. 24-Nov. 28. Male and female may be taken in all other WMUs – Oct. 24-Nov. 28, Dec. 14-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 6 (2 daily, 4 in possession). There is no open season for the taking of pheasants in any Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas in any WMU.
BOBWHITE QUAIL: Oct. 24-Nov. 28 (4 daily, 8 possession). (Closed in WMUs 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D.)
HARES (SNOWSHOE RABBITS) OR VARYING HARES: Dec. 26–Jan. 1 (1 daily, 2 possession).
WOODCHUCKS (GROUNDHOGS): No closed season, except: Sundays; during the antlered and antlerless deer seasons; and until noon daily during the spring gobbler turkey season.
CROWS: July 3-April 4, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. No limit.
STARLINGS AND ENGLISH SPARROWS: No closed season, except during the antlered and antlerless deer seasons and until noon daily during the spring gobbler turkey season. No limit.
WILD TURKEY (Male or Female): Wildlife Management Units 1A, 1B and 2A (Shotgun and bow and arrow) – Oct. 31-Nov. 14; WMU 2B (Shotgun and bow and arrow) – Oct. 31- Nov. 21; WMUs 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 4A and 4B – Oct. 31-Nov. 14; WMUs 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4C, 4D and 4E – Oct. 31-Nov. 21; WMUs 5A and 5B – CLOSED TO FALL TURKEY HUNTING; and WMUs 5C and 5D (Shotgun and bow and arrow) – Oct. 31-Nov. 4 (1 bird limit, either sex).
SPRING GOBBLER (Bearded bird only): Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth – April 24, 2010. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt.
SPRING GOBBLER (Bearded bird only): May 1-31, 2010. Daily limit 1, season limit 2. (Second spring gobbler may only be taken by persons who possess a valid special wild turkey license.)
BLACK BEAR (WMUs 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 4A, 4B and 4D) Bow and Arrow only: Nov. 18-19. Only 1 bear may be taken during the license year.
BLACK BEAR (Statewide): Nov. 23-25. Only 1 bear may be taken during the license year.
ELK (Antlered or Antlerless): Nov. 2-7. Only one elk may be taken during the license year. The Board gave approval to an allocation of 59 elk license for the 2009 season. Further information about allocation of antlered and antlerless licenses, as well as allocations by zone, will be announced later.
ELK (Conservation Tag): Sept. 1-Nov. 7, in any Elk Management Zone. One antlered elk license awarded per Act 101 of 2008.
DEER, ARCHERY (Antlerless Only) WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Oct. 2, Nov. 16-28 and Dec. 14-23. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide, including WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Oct. 3-Nov. 14 and Dec. 26-Jan. 9. One antlered deer per hunting license year. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER (Antlered Only) WMUs 2D, 2G, 3C and 4B: Nov. 30-Dec. 4. One antlered deer per hunting license year. (Holders of valid DMAP antlerless deer permits may harvest antlerless deer on DMAP properties during this period in WMUs 2B, 2G, 3C and 4B.)
DEER (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 2D, 2G, 3C and 4B: Dec. 5-12. One antlered deer per hunting license year. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER, ANTLERLESS (Statewide): Oct. 22-24. Junior and Senior License Holders, Disabled Person Permit (to use a vehicle) Holders, and Pennsylvania residents serving on active duty in U.S. Armed Services or in the U.S. Coast Guard only, with required antlerless license. Also included are persons who have reached or will reach their 65th birthday in the year of the application for a license and hold a valid adult license, or qualify for license and fee exemptions under section 2706. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER (Statewide): Oct. 17-24. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 9. One antlered per hunting license year, or one antlerless deer and an additional antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
ADOPTED 2009-10 FURBEARER HUNTING SEASONS
COYOTES: No closed season. Unlimited. Outside of any deer or bear season, coyotes may be taken with a hunting license or a furtaker license, and without wearing orange. During any archery deer season, coyotes may be taken while lawfully hunting deer or with a furtaker license. During the regular firearms deer and any bear seasons, coyotes may be taken while lawfully hunting deer or bear, or with a furtaker license while wearing 250 square inches of fluorescent orange. During the spring gobbler season, may be taken by those with a valid tag and meet fluorescent orange and shot size requirements.
RACCOON and FOXES: Oct. 24–Feb. 20, unlimited.
OPOSSUM, SKUNKS & WEASELS: No closed season, except Sundays and prior to noon during the spring gobbler season. No limits.
BOBCAT (WMUs 2A, 2C, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4D and 4E): Oct. 24-Feb. 20. One per permit. (Bobcats may only be taken by furtakers in possession of a Bobcat Hunting-Trapping permit.)
ADOPTED 2009-10 TRAPPING SEASONS
MINK and MUSKRAT: Nov. 21–Jan. 10. Unlimited.
COYOTE, FOXES, OPOSSUM, RACCOON, SKUNKS and WEASELS: Oct. 25–Feb. 21. No limit.
COYOTE and FOXES (Statewide) Cable Restraints: Jan. 1-Feb. 21. No limit. Participants must pass cable restraint certification course.
BEAVER (Statewide): Dec. 26–March 31 (Limits vary depending on WMU).
BOBCAT (WMUs 2A, 2C, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4D and 4E): Oct. 25-Feb. 21. One per permit. (Bobcats may only be taken by furtakers in possession of a Bobcat Hunting-Trapping permit.)
ADOPTED 2009-10 FALCONRY SEASONS
SQUIRRELS (combined), QUAIL, RUFFED GROUSE, COTTONTAIL RABBITS, SNOWSHOE OR VARYING HARE, RINGNECK PHEASANT (Male or Female combined): Sept. 1-March 31. Daily and Field Possession limits vary. (Migratory game bird seasons and bag limits for falconers will be set in accordance with federal regulations in August.)
No open season on other wild birds or mammals. Waterfowl and Migratory Game Bird seasons will be established in accordance with Federal Regulations this summer
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