Butterfield Trail State Recreation Area

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Huntable acres: 120
Habitat: characterized by major habitat areas consisting of 100% forest and shrub land. Spring creek flows through the site.

All statewide hunting regulations apply at site unless noted hereafter.
Site requires use of windshield card, displayed on vehicle dashboard, to report hunting effort and harvest by 15 February.
Hunters must remove tree stands from the area at the end of the day’s hunt.
Ongoing habitat management including: spring, summer, and fall burning, tree and brush removal are part of a long-term habitat improvement program at the park. Please watch for signs of field work and plan accordingly when you see them.
Species-specific rules:

Spring, Youth, and Fall Archery
- Statewide regulations.
- No fall gun season.

Squirrels
- Season open from August 1-September 30, and reopens after the close of the statewide archery season.
- .25 caliber air rifles and smaller, shotguns and black powder weapons may be used.
- Red squirrels are found in this area and are a protected species.
Rabbits
- Rabbit hunting not permitted.