Deer hunters are reminded that the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife will staff the deer check station in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday, the last day of the two week shotgun season.
All deer taken during the Vineyard shotgun season must be appropriately tagged and taken to official deer-checking stations. The state forest check station was staffed daily during the first week, and was by appointment the second week.
Deer may also be checked at the Wampanoag tribal headquarters building in Aquinnah and Larry’s Tackle shop on Upper Main Street in Edgartown. Call for hours.
The primitive firearms deer season begins Monday, December 15, and ends Saturday, December 31. Deer may be checked online during that season.
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun club on Third Street in Edgartown will host a blackpowder deer shoot competition from 11 am to 2:30 pm, this Sunday. The public is invited.