Prince Edward County introduces Sunday gun hunting this fall

OFAH FILE: 842
April 12, 2007

For Immediate Release

Prince Edward County introduces Sunday gun hunting this fall

Congratulations to Prince Edward County’s municipal council for recently voting in favor of new Sunday gun hunting opportunities that will begin in that area starting this fall.

“The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters always appreciates the opportunity to speak with council members in municipalities across the province. We would like to thank all of those dedicated O.F.A.H. members and friends, in particular local resident Kelly Baverstock and her family, who clearly understand the multiple benefits of additional hunting opportunities. We also respect council members in Prince Edward County for their thorough consideration of all public input into this matter,” said Greg Farrant, O.F.A.H. Government Relations Manager.

With the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Sunday gun hunting has been a long-time initiative of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. In the past 18-months, over 100 municipalities across southern Ontario have voted in favor of the O.F.A.H. proposal for Sunday gun hunting as a means to provide more recreational time during regular hunting seasons. It also provides much needed opportunities to help manage local wildlife, particularly deer, that cause millions of dollars in agricultural losses, as well as accidents on our highways and country roads.

The O.F.A.H. is Ontario’s largest nonprofit, nongovernment, fishing, hunting and conservation organization that represents over 80,000 members and 655 member clubs. For a map of new Sunday gun hunting opportunities, visit www.ofah.org/Sunday.hunt.

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