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Who’s Got Game? 7 Places Outdoorsmen Should Visit This Fall
As autumn continues, fall hunting and fishing season begins in many places across the country. Some wildlife populations have rebounded after the spring, and wildlife are on the move to warmer weather.
These seven destinations offer ample opportunities to view wildlife this fall (and not just for sport):
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Other Wildlife to See: Cape Cod offers a variety of wildlife to view on the land and in the sea. Deer, coyotes, and rabbits can be found on shore and inland, and whales, seals, and dolphins are often spotted offshore. If you travel to Cape Cod National Seashore, you can see over 450 of different wildlife like amphibians, shore birds, and mammals.
While you’re there: Consider going to the 70th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby from Sept. 13 to Oct. 17.
Chesapeake Bay
Other Wildlife to See: The Chesapeake Bay has a wide diversity of wildlife – over 3600 plant and animal species! This includes fish, invertebrates like oysters and horseshoe crabs, birds like bald eagles and osprey, and reptiles like sea turtles.
While you’re there: Check out the annual Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland from Nov. 13 to 15.
Thomasville, Georgia
Other Wildlife to See: Thomasville and other areas of southern Georgia are home to an array of wildlife, including birds of prey like hawks and falcons, reptiles like turtles and snakes, amphibians, waterfowl, and mammals. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has a great list of places to watch wildlife.
While you’re there: Stop by the 20th Annual Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival in downtown Thomasville where quail season kicks off from Nov. 20 to 22.
Stuttgart, Arkansas
Other Wildlife to See: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a list of native wildlife species that one can see, such as catfish and trout, snakes, small mammals like rabbits, and larger mammals like black bears.
While you’re there: Go to the 80th Annual World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest and the Wings Over the Prairie Festival in late November. For more info check out: http://www.stuttgartarkansas.org/
Michigan
Other Wildlife to See: Visitors to Michigan can look for moose, swans, and bats. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ list of wildlife species that can be found may surprise you. Look out for feral swine!
While you’re there: Check to see what events are happening in the area: Upper Peninsula Calendar of Events.
New Mexico
Other Wildlife to See: New Mexico is home to sandhill cranes, bighorn sheep, and river otters. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish offers a list of possible wildlife to see in the state.
While you’re there: Check out New Mexico’s events for a list of possible outings.
Illinois
Other Wildlife to See: Some of the other wildlife species that can be found in Illinois are songbirds, beavers, small mammals, and snakes. The University of Illinois has a directory of Illinois wildlife to see what the state has to offer.
While you’re there: Visit the Illinois Department of Tourism for events.
Explore these places and more in USA Today’s 2015 Hunt and Fish Guide.