1996 fall hunt one of safest on record

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AUGUSTA – Despite a waterfowling fatality in October, Maine’s 1996 deer hunting season turned out to be the second safest season on record. This is only the second time since 1940 that Maine enjoyed a single-digit injury rate during the season. According to Maine Fish…
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AUGUSTA – Despite a waterfowling fatality in October, Maine’s 1996 deer hunting season turned out to be the second safest season on record. This is only the second time since 1940 that Maine enjoyed a single-digit injury rate during the season.

According to Maine Fish and Wildlife Safety Officer Gary Anderson, there were eight hunting-related shooting incidents during the fall hunt.


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