Revised Process for bird pickup. 2010/2011
*The following process has been revised and no longer
represents a contractual verbal agreement between a provider of game birds and
the Westford Sportmen’s club. See the attached list of breeders in Massachussettes.
As a club, we will not be committing to purchase birds in a specific quantity.
Individuals or groups that hunt together may commit to a number with the
supplier they are comfortable with.
* You may purchase approved game birds, as outlined in the preserve
rules, from any organization on the State list of breeders. Listed suppliers
are inspected by the department of agriculture. Their stock is cleared of the
usual avian diseases.
* You may make your own arrangements for pickup and return of crates
if provided by the breeder. Some breeders have bird boxes available and some
don’t. The Westford sportmen’s club no longer supplies bird crates.
*Cost per bird is to be determined by the breeder and may be
adjusted as the season progresses.
* Arrangements for pickup are usually made one to two days ahead of
the desired pick up date.
* Make sure you turn in the receipt from the breeder with the daily
hunt report.
* As usual, one day hunt permits will be available.
* Questions, Call Al Unger 978-256-4403.
This is different
but hopefully will work better than our old process. The intent is to stretch
our resource of suppliers and allow members to chose from a greater base of
suppliers based on the members location and type of game bird they want to
hunt. I’d appreciate it if you would let me know how the birds you purchase are
working out. I’ll share the information with the rest of the preserve users.
