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2012 PECR deer season announced
Posted 9/4/2012 Updated 9/4/2012
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Commentary by David Z.Davis
20th Civil Engineer Squadron
9/4/2012 - SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The natural resource managers at Shaw AFB and Poinsett Electronic Combat Range use many tools to manage the diverse resources on the base and range. One popular tool and an important quality of life initiative for base personnel is the deer hunting program.
This program helps maintain wildlife population at proper levels to meet management goals as well as provide outdoor recreation opportunities for the Shaw community. Hunting is open to all base personnel and the public.
Deer hunting season for Shaw is scheduled to begin Sept. 29. All hunting is conducted on PECR south of Wedgefield, S.C.
To be eligible and to participate, all hunters must comply with or possess:
A valid South Carolina hunting license, including a big game permit.
Persons less than 16 years of age may hunt with an adult with no additional charge while accompanied by a permitted adult; however, only one rifle per stand may be used.
The legal weapon for this season is rifle only, with a caliber of no less than .243.
The permit fee for each hunt is $20 per person made payable by check or money order to "DDO DSSN 3801 Shaw AFB SC".
All participants are required to wear a blaze orange hat or vest while hunting.
Hunters must not be under the influence of drugs/alcohol, or use drugs/alcohol. Zero tolerance for violators.
Hunters must sign a waiver of liability before participating on the hunt.
Be prepared for weather condition for the duration of the hunt.
Hunt at your own risk.
Hunters must remain at their assigned stands until truck returns to pick them up. All instructions, directions, and rules must be adhered to insure the safe return of all participates.
Scheduled hunt dates are Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 (youth only), Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. Individual hunt dates or times are subject to change without notice as mission needs dictate.
A buck or doe may be taken on each hunt unless instructed otherwise and number and antler restrictions may apply.
Reservations can be made at 494-3239 and a permit fee of $20 is required the day of the hunt.
All residents and non-residents born after June 30, 1979, must complete a hunter education course before a hunting license can be obtained. Hunter Education Classes are available on Shaw AFB at McElveen Library and online at www.dnr.sc.gov.
For more information contact Ronnie June at 895-9985 or email Ronald.June@shaw.af.mil at the Natural and Cultural Resources Office. The Rosemary Office can be reached at 494-3239.
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