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Deer Check Stations

Connecticut Valley District

Deer check stations are generally operational from October – December 31. Some check stations from years past are not longer in operation, so check this list carefully. Deer must be checked in within 48 hours from the time of kill.

2011 Deer Check Stations in Connecticut Valley District
Town Station Seasons* / Special Hours
Belchertown MassWildlife Valley District
341 East Street
(413) 323-7632
a, s, m,
Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm
s1-- Mon-Sat 7:30 am-6pm
Belchertown  R & R Sports Shop 
16 Federal Street
(413) 323-6785
a, s2, m
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm,
Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm
Easthampton Easthampton Rod and Gun Club
23 River Street
(413) 297-8595
a, s, m
Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm (s1-10 am-6pm)
Sat 8am-8pm
Sun 8am-noon
Hatfield Hatfield Market  
72 School St
(413) 247-9006
a, s, m
Sun - Sat 8am-8pm
Montague Bitzer Fish Hatchery   
Hatchery Road
(413) 367-2477
a, s, m
Mon - Sat 7:30am-3pm
Orange Flagg's Fly & Tackle
Daniel Shays Hwy (Rte 202)
(978) 544-0034
a, s, m
All Days 6am-5pm
s2 -- All Days 4pm - 7pm
Orange Grrr Gear
334 Main St
(978) 544-5444
a, s, m
Mon & Tues 10:30am-6pm
Wed-Fri 10:30am-8pm
Sat 10am-8pm
Palmer Palmer Hatchery    
Rte. 32
(413) 283-7440
a, s, m
Mon - Sat 7:30am-3pm
Shelburne Falls Gould's Sugar House
Mohawk Trail (Rte. 2)
(413) 625-6170
s1 Only
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sunderland Sunderland Hatchery  
Rte. 116
(413) 665-4680
a, s, m
Mon-Sat 7:30am-3pm

*a=archery; s=shotgun; s1=first week shotgun; s2=second week shotgun; m=muzzleloader

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Last Updated: 09/28/2011