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Old 04-14-2016, 09:36 AM
Adam Helmer Adam Helmer is offline
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I am seeing lots of used shotguns in the local gunshops. I believe the principal reason is the lack of small game anymore. In the mid-1980s, the federal government extended protection to all avian predators including hawks and owls. I see many hawks about daily, but very few rabbits, grouse or pheasants. I rarely ever see small game hunters hereabouts in the Fall. Unless we control avian predators, we will not see small game numbers rebound.

There is some interest in turkey hunting, but those bird numbers are dropping in PA. Also, with turkey, it is One and Done unless one buys a second turkey tag and that is two and done.

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