Deer Hunting Season Underway Near Georgetown

October 22, 2026

Deer hunting season is open near Georgetown, Haverhill and Newburyport: archery Oct. 5–Nov. 28; shotgun Nov. 30–Dec. 12; primitive firearms/muzzleloader Dec. 14–31; winter season Jan. 1–30, 2027 in Zones 9–11.

Walkers and pets should wear bright orange near hunting areas.

Eighty-two-year-old Fred Bodenrader in Georgetown is preparing for an October hunt and wore a feathered hat of faux leaves.

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