Deer hunting season begins today and goes through December 13th. Respect the rules and if you venture out ensure you and…

Deer hunting season begins today and goes through December 13th. Respect the rules and if you venture out ensure you and your canine companions are wearing blaze orange to prevent accidental incidents. Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources Town of Yarmouth MassachusettsShotgun season opens on Monday, and we’ve noted a pattern of preventable violations during shotgun deer season, and we don’t want anyone to lose a good hunt over some of these simple mistakes. Please take a moment to review and avoid these common issues: * Respect posted property and municipal authorizations: written permission is best for posted/private land; hunt on town/city land only where the municipality has authorized it. *Wear the legally required blaze orange: at least 500 square inches of blaze orange on your chest, back, and head during shotgun and primitive firearms seasons. It’s essential for visibility and safety. *Observe legal discharge setbacks: no discharge within 150 feet of a road, and no hunting within 500 feet of an occupied dwelling. *Do not hunt from aircraft, motor vehicles, or off‑highway vehicles (including snowmobiles). These methods are prohibited. Unless hunter has a certain disability allowance. *Carry your valid hunting license and current deer or bear tags, in print, at all times. Do not carry duplicate tags or those of another person, duplicates are illegal and shall be seized if found as well as detached tags. A quick gear and paperwork check before you leave can keep you in compliance and help ensure a safe, successful hunt.