Closure of Deer Huning Season; Peccary and Game Birds Remain Closed
Saturday, July 8th, 2023
The Belize Forest Department within the MSDCCDRM hereby reminds the public that as of July 1, 2023, the hunting season for White Tail/Red Brocket Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) is officially closed along with other Game Specie falling within their respective dates outlined below.
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πππ πππππ πππππππ ππ πππ πππππππ at these respective dates:
βΊ ππ‘π’ππ πππ’π₯/πππ ππ«π¨ππ€ππ ππππ« (Odocoileus virginianus):
Males: July 1 to September 30 (2023)
Females: July 1 to February 28 (2024)
βΊ ππππππ«π² (Tayassu pecari): June 1 to November 30
βΊ πππ¦π ππ’π«ππ¬ (Chachalaca, Black Throated Bobwhite, Great Curassow, Lesser Scaup, Crested Guan, Blue Winged Teal):
February 1 to July 15
Closed seasons for game species are necessary to give wildlife the opportunity to reproduce. If hunting of these species occurs during the closed seasons it will eventually result in a drastic decline of wildlife populations. By respecting closed seasons, we help to ensure that wildlife populations remain healthy for the future.
For more information, contact the BFD’s Wildlife Manager at:
[email protected] or the BFD at Tel: +501 822-1524
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