Fall/Winter Hunting Lottery Winners
2026 Hunting Lottery Terms and Conditions
Hunting lotteries are held twice annually to award permission for hunting Deer and Turkey in the fall/winter seasons and spring Turkey on Town-Owned Parcels. (Applications for the fall/winter seasons are generally accepted in June for a July lottery; applications for the spring season are generally accepted in February for a March lottery.)
2026 Hunting Lottery Terms and Conditions
Hunting lotteries are held twice annually to award permission for hunting Deer and Turkey in the fall/winter seasons and spring Turkey on Town-Owned Parcels. (Applications for the fall/winter seasons are generally accepted in June for a July lottery; applications for the spring season are generally accepted in February for a March lottery.)
The lottery requires that the hunter complete and submit an application, and, if awarded permission, complete a hunting survey shortly after the end of the awarded season. Applications and more information is posted approximately 4 to 8 weeks prior to each lottery, so check back. Sign up to receive email updates from the Conservation Commission HERE
IMPORTANT LINK FOR WINNERS:
POST-SEASON SURVEY
All applicable state rules and regulations must be followed at all times:
- Hunters must park in the areas specified on the maps available on the Town website.
- Hunters may not carry their weapons or other hunting apparatus across areas not designated for hunting.
- Hunters must display their Hunter ID (assigned if they win a slot) in a manner clearly visible and legible from outside their vehicle.
- Permanent hunting blinds and stands are not permitted. Blinds and stands may not be put up more than five days before the hunting season, and must be removed by January 14th (or June 14th for spring turkey). Any temporary blinds or stands must be marked with the assigned Hunter ID (listed on the lottery award letter).
- No penetration of the bark of trees is permitted
- No hunting on Sundays