When was your FIRST Hunting Season?

[Adam Helmer]

I recall my FIRST hunting season in 1958 in Chester County, PA. My hunting license cost $3.20 and my first shotgun was a Winchester Model 37, 16 Gauge, single barrel hammer shotgun. My shells cost $2.95 for a box of Winchester #5 loads. I did well my first hunting season trailing behind my loyal Beagle, Whitey. The 16 gauge was borrowed and it is now lost to me.

Last year I found a 20 gauge single barrel Iver Johnson shotgun in mint condition. Tomorrow is the opening day for squirrel and grouse here in Tioga County. My loyal hound, Lori, is half German Shepherd and half Yellow Lab. We will go afield at sunup tomorrow, the single barrel 20 gauge, me and Lori. Yes, I have repeater shotguns, but I did not have them in 1958, so I will "Go back in time" with loyal hound.

Who else has a history of hunting seasons long ago and far away?

Adam