NEWPORT — Following last year’s successful first hunting season on Bluffside Farm in Newport, the Vermont Land Trust has decided to hold a lottery for hunting on the property again this year.
The land trust plans to issue permission for deer hunting at Bluffside during two periods: October 21 to November 3, and November 11 to 26.
The first period falls in the last two weeks of the archery season and all hunting rules apply. Although the second period coincides with the Vermont rifle season, no firearms are allowed and hunting will be archery only because of Newport City ordinance.
Only legal bucks can be harvested.
These dates are the only time during which hunting will be permitted. Any hunters on the property will need to carry written permission from the Vermont Land Trust and can hunt only in the designated portions of the property away from neighboring houses.
Bluffside Farm has become a popular area for walking and will continue to be open to pedestrians during hunting season.
Everyone should be aware that hunters may be present at this time. There will be posted notices in the parking lot.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this hunting opportunity, contact Dan Kilborn of VLT at (802) 745-6303 or [email protected] for more information or to request a hard copy of the application.
Applications can also be downloaded at www.vlt.org/bluffsidefarm.
Applications must be sent to the Vermont Land Trust by September 30, to be considered in the lottery.
Booo! This is a beautiful place to walk and now it will turn out to be a killing ground. Shame on you. Leave the animals we enjoy alone!