Days three and four of the Massachusetts Shotgun Deer Hunting season brought another impressive kill count for local check in stations on Wednesday and Thursday.
Some highlights from day three include Justin Slysz of Shelburne Falls checking in a 172-pound, eight-point buck at Sunderland Hatchery.
At Bitzer, Ashley Guerin of Erving bagged a 160-pound, nine-point buck. At Gould’s Sugarhouse, Gary Hicks of Florence checked in a 174-pound, 12-point buck. Andrew White of Vernon, Vt. checked in the largest hunt in Franklin County with a 193-pound, eight-point buck. White added a 145 -pound doe on the same day.
The Orange Gun Rod and Gun Club submitted their checks from the first four days on Thursday. Joe Powling of Dracut bagged a 179-pound, eight-point buck to highlight day two. John Ollari of Colrain checked in a 170 pounder with eight points, also on day two. Robert Livingston of Orange checked in a 162 pound, eight-point buck. William Cantrell of Athol checked in a 168-pound, 10-point buck.
Sunderland Hatchery (10), Wednesday
Justin Baronas, Whately, 130 pounds, doe; Matthew Telega, Deerfield, 105, 9 antlers; Raymond Samson, Sunderland, 141, doe; Christopher Magdycz, Greenfield, 107, doe; Raymond Rex, Hadley, 130, doe; Justin Slysz, Shelburne Falls, 172, 8; John Betsold, Whately, 133, doe; Mark Moriarty, 130, doe; Tyler Woodman, Hadley, 105, 2; Sam Lussier, 96, doe.
Gould’s Sugarhouse (26), Wednesday
Andrew Clark, Williston Vt., 122, 5; Ralph Osgood, Conway, 165, 9; Mark Fortier, Conway, 102, doe; Daniel Crowell, Colrain, 112, 3; Ryan Hicks, Buckland 143, 7; Gary Hicks, Florence, 174, 12; Francis McDonald, Sebastian Fl., 153, 8; Constantino Degisi, Waltham, 113, doe; Mark Libertini, Watertown, 130, doe; Jose Monroy, Watertown, 121, doe; Jose Monroy, Waltham 121, doe; Jaime Howes, 70, doe; Shane Beckwith , Greenfield, 121, 3; Chester Chadwick, Colrain, 158, 9; Rodney Chase, S. Newfane, Vt., 163, 7; Angela Dessatti, Shelburne, 60, doe; Alan Taylor, Ashfield, 142, 6; Robert Spencer, Shelburne, 13, BB; John Thorndike, 155, 3; Ryan Pease, Ashfield, 116, 4; Andrew White, Vernon, Vt. 145, doe; 193, 8; Nicholas Bills, Vernon, Vt. 127, 9; Kyle Curtis, Erving, 115, doe; Christopher Bake, 141,7; Tim Clark, Hawley, 77, 2; Ben Forberg, Gill, 128, 10.
Gould’s Sugarhouse (15), Thursday
Willis Thayer, Ashfield, 70, BB; Kevin Worden, Colrain, 110, 2; Ryan Spofford, Leyden, 105; 2; Hunter Tetreault, Colrain, 104, 2; Roger Novak, Conway, 120, doe; Kelly Barrows, N. Ferrisburg, Vt. 117, 6; Lawrence Gebo, N. Ferrisburg, Vt., 129, 4; Travis Brassor, Whitingham, Vt. , 137, doe; Patrick O’Bryan, Deerfield, 103, 2; Robert Brown, Colrain, 117, doe; Christopher Baker, 137, 8; Glen Dean, Charlemont, 132, doe; Ethan O’Brien, Colrain, 146, 8; Kyle Dobias, Colrain, 103, 3; Aaron Rutz, 139,9;
Bitzer Hatchery (14), Wednesday
Nathan Pelletier, Gill, 144, 8; Douglas Beckwith, Bernardston, 130, 4; Kevin Aderer. , Montague, 107, doe; Seth Deyo, Vernon, Vt. 96, 3; Scott Porrovecchio, Buckland, 105, doe; Jonathan Atkins, Sunderland, 76; Cameron Marc Chase, Gill, 143, 8; Joseph Klaus, Montague, 107, 4; William Stratford, Montague, 119, doe; Harley Senn, Montague, 112, doe; William Stratford, Leverett, 66, doe; Ian Michael Paradee, Stowe Vt., 136, 6; Chase Joyal, Enosburg Falls Vt., 126, 6; Ashley Guerin, Erving 160, 9.
Bitzer Hatchery (4) Thursday
Aaron Stafford, Orange, 103, doe; Jay Avery, Northfield, 116, doe; Raymond N. Dew, 109, doe; Barry Kuzmeskus, Conway, 105 4.
Orange Rod and Gun Club (19) Monday
Gerald Ratelle, Chicopee, 161, 11; Seth Woodbury, Athol, 135,4; Walter Hasenfus, 144, 8; Joseph Founrain, Orange, 112, doe; Dan Johnson, Orange, 131,8; Roy Piragis, Athol, 120, doe; Tom Cleveland, Petersham, 152, 8; Tim Cleveland, 138, 8; Jacob Labelle, Hinesburg Vt. 123, 4; William Huges, Winchester, NH, 144,8; Stephen Johnson, Orange, 141,8; Bryce Daugherty, Richmond N.H., 110, 5; Jacob Poirier, Orange, 151, 8; Henry Poirier, Orange, 122, doe; Roger Hamlett, Orange, 54, doe; Erik Jackson, Millville, Ca. 152, 8; Daniel LaPlante, New Salem, 72, BB; Preston Reilly, Clayville NY, 123, 6; Todd Duga, Athol, 146, 7;.
Orange Rod and Gun Club, (18) Tuesday
Allen Frost, Orange, 122, 8; Owen Joyal, Enosburg, Vt. 108, 5; Jeffrey Hendricks, Northfield, 72, doe; Brian P., Northfield, 114, doe; Josepth Powling, Dracut, 179, 8; Dan Auksikalnis, Orange, 109, 8; Elton LaFountain, Athol, 97, 4; Gary LaFountain, Athol 61, doe; Bruce Barnett, Orange, 116, doe; Earle Shepardson, Athens, ME. 112, doe; Sean Rabbitt Jr. Athol, 123, doe; Robert Livingston, Orange, 162, 8; Adam Felton, Orange, 119, doe; Michael Gardner, 101, 4; Maxiumus Parsons, Athol, 94, 2; John Ollari, Colrain, 170, 8; Preston Reilly, Clayville, NY. 121, 5; Michael Vescovi, Orange, 115, 3.
Orange Rod and Gun Club, (13) Wednesday
Collin Walsh, North Grafton. 131, 6; Bruce Burritt, Orange, 114, doe; Justin Henderson, 123, doe; Paul Whitney, Orange, 109, doe; Howard Gates, New Salem, 147, 7; Chris Tero, New Salem, 66, doe; Bill French, Petersham, 96, 2; Jaime Ollendorf, Athol, 112, 4; Jacob Labelle Hinesburg, Vt. , 160, 10; Daniel Bordner, Northfield, 83, 2; Mark Ames, Sandwich, 166, doe; Zachary Stange, Hinsdale NH, 93, 2;
Orange Rod and Gun Club, (18), Thursday
William Cantrell, Athol, 168, 10; Amos Superchi Chester, Vt. 153, 9; Christopher Larbee, Wells River Vt., 106, 2; Christopher Michael Day, Athol, 130, doe; Owen Joyal, Enosburg, Vt. 135, 8; Francis Misiuk, Petersham, 106, 4; Andy Partridge, George Mills NH, 146, 11; Bryan Labelle, Hinesburg Vt. 144, 4; Aastin Patterson-Smith, 116, 6; Nathaniel Thomas, Swanzey NH, 118; Jason Rice, Petersham, 125, doe; Tyler Wynne, 117, doe; Jared Adams, Athol, 115, doe; Ryan Adams, Athol, 75, doe; Tim Nault, 132, doe; Stephen Salkaus, Petersham, 117; Chase Joyal, 123, 6; Harold Godsoe, Winchendon. 115, doe.
Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley
Scores for the week ending Nov. 28:
In Sunday Scotch Doubles, Nick Brown and Robby Wood rolled a 118 in high single while Scott Schneider and Kendall Schneider scored a 314 in high triple.
In Monday’s Mixed League, Tera Tippett rolled a 104 in high single while Missy Finn bowled a 266 in high triple. For the men, Chris LaFreniere rolled a 124 in high single while Kyle Leger carded a 337 in high triple.
In Tuesday Mixed League action, Mindy Goodin rolled a 100 in high single and a 252 in high triple. Anthony Gutierrez scored a 111 in high single and a 273 in high triple.
Basketball
The Greenfield Elks Hoop Shoot will be held at Franklin County Tech on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 9:30 a.m. The event is for boys and girls age 8-13. Age as of April 1, 2026.