2012 Quabbin Controlled Deer Hunt off to a great start

David Kusierz of Belchertown

33 deer were taken on the opening day of the 2012 hunt at Quabbin. The Pelhan section only had 13 deer, but the quality of the animals were impressive. By 10:00 am deer were appearing at the check station highlighted by this beauty 188 pound 8 point buck brought down by David Kusierz of Belchertown.

Does were also being taken Mark Dusza, Michael Lecroix and Keith Rose all checked in nice does with Kieth's weighing in at 110 pounds

Of course the animal of the day was taken by Rob Roy a seasoned veteran of the Quabbin hunts and a long time Trooper at the Quabbin State Police Barracks (see box on right) a 211 pound 9 point buck that beat out the former record 206 pound buck taken several years ago by former DCR employee David Supczak.
Updated 2-day numbers:
Pelham =18, Hardwick = 23,  total = 41

Rob Roy with 211 pound 9 pointer

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Gary Delisle of Ware Ma

Robert Brisebois of Granby Ma

Michael Lecroix of Belchertown 

Marc Dusza of Ludlow 

Keith Rose of Conway 110 pound Doe

Hardwick saw a few more deer taken than Pelham on opening day

Hardwick  Hunt 2012 Joe Musiak of Springfield 128 lb 7 pt

 Mark Poggi of West Springfield 162 pounds 9 point
the last deer checked in a the Hardwick Hunt

 Michael Barbiasz of Ware Ma 135 pound 8 point

We love to see young hunters get their first deer EVER at Quabbin.

We hope this is the first of many Joe will get at Quabbin over his lifetime.

A very nice 135 lb  Doe

Joseph Fillion Jr of New Durham NH 135 lb doe 1st deer ever

 Timothy Rogers of Hardwick 147 lb 6 points

Adam Kozlik of Ware doe

 Walter Stupak of Ludlow 108 lb Doe

 Michael Dusza of Ludlow

Preparations are nearing completion for Tomorrow's hunt in the Hardwick and Pelham sections of Quabbin. Light snow lingers in the hilly sections of both hunts we hope it will last overnight. Good luck to all and have a safe and effective hunt...