Firearms Deer Hunting at Mansfield Hollow
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To: Mr. Robert Hanacek
Thames River Basin Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
We the undersigned, being active recreational users of the Army Corps Mansfield Hollow Impoundment Area, request that the following language (provided in CAPITAL letters) be added to the April 2005 renewal of the License for Fish, Wildlife, and Forest Management Purposes granted by the Corps to the State of Connecticut DEP as licensee:
Paragraph 6: That the licensee may take, trap, remove, stock or otherwise control all forms of fish and wildlife within the said area WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THERE SHALL BE NO PUBLIC FIREARMS DEER HUNTING; THAT RIGHT BEING RESERVED FOR DEP-CONTROLLED HUNTS INITIATED BY A WRITTEN REPORT BY A DEP BIOLOGIST CITING DEER DAMAGE DETRIMENTAL TO THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT.
In addition, we ask that similar language be added to the Master Plan and the Fish and Wildlife Management Annex (Appendix D) that specifically prohibits firearms deer hunting from the Mansfield Hollow Impoundment area.
Thames River Basin Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
We the undersigned, being active recreational users of the Army Corps Mansfield Hollow Impoundment Area, request that the following language (provided in CAPITAL letters) be added to the April 2005 renewal of the License for Fish, Wildlife, and Forest Management Purposes granted by the Corps to the State of Connecticut DEP as licensee:
Paragraph 6: That the licensee may take, trap, remove, stock or otherwise control all forms of fish and wildlife within the said area WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THERE SHALL BE NO PUBLIC FIREARMS DEER HUNTING; THAT RIGHT BEING RESERVED FOR DEP-CONTROLLED HUNTS INITIATED BY A WRITTEN REPORT BY A DEP BIOLOGIST CITING DEER DAMAGE DETRIMENTAL TO THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT.
In addition, we ask that similar language be added to the Master Plan and the Fish and Wildlife Management Annex (Appendix D) that specifically prohibits firearms deer hunting from the Mansfield Hollow Impoundment area.
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Teddie Bs
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Willington, CT
My family uses this beautiful area frequently for hiking, relaxing and kayaking. We would hate to see the Hollow's safety and serenity marred by hunting.
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Julie Al
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Tolland, CT
Thee are too many people & small children at Mansfield Hollow to allow hunting of any kind!
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Jasmine W
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Coventry, CT
I do believe that deer hunting in some areas may be necessary. However, it is important to have some places where people can enjoy nature without worrying about hunting. Mansfield Hollow State Park feels like an important place t
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