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X-WR-CALNAME:Mendon Trails — Seasonal Alerts
X-WR-CALDESC:Hunting seasons and trail-restriction dates for Mendon conservation properties. https://trailsofmendon.vercel.app
X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York
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UID:archery-deer-2026-20261005@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
SUMMARY:Archery deer season active
DESCRIPTION:Archery deer season is underway on applicable properties. Wear hunter orange when near hunting areas\, stay on established trails\, and make noise so you are visible to hunters.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:archery-deer-2027-20271005@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271129
SUMMARY:Archery deer season active
DESCRIPTION:Archery deer season is underway on applicable properties. Wear hunter orange when near hunting areas\, stay on established trails\, and make noise so you are visible to hunters.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:fall-turkey-2026-20261005@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
SUMMARY:Fall turkey season active
DESCRIPTION:Fall turkey hunting is active. Bright clothing is recommended on properties where hunting is permitted. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:fall-turkey-2027-20271005@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271129
SUMMARY:Fall turkey season active
DESCRIPTION:Fall turkey hunting is active. Bright clothing is recommended on properties where hunting is permitted. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:shotgun-deer-2026-20261130@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213
SUMMARY:Firearm deer season — wear orange
DESCRIPTION:Shotgun/firearm deer season is active. Wear a minimum of 500 sq in of solid fluorescent orange visible from all sides when visiting properties where hunting is permitted. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays. Confirm current season dates and rules at Mass.gov.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:shotgun-deer-2027-20271130@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271213
SUMMARY:Firearm deer season — wear orange
DESCRIPTION:Shotgun/firearm deer season is active. Wear a minimum of 500 sq in of solid fluorescent orange visible from all sides when visiting properties where hunting is permitted. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays. Confirm current season dates and rules at Mass.gov.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:primitive-firearms-2026-20261214@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
SUMMARY:Primitive firearms deer season active
DESCRIPTION:Primitive firearms (muzzleloader) deer season is active. Wear fluorescent orange on hunting-permitted properties. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:primitive-firearms-2027-20271214@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
SUMMARY:Primitive firearms deer season active
DESCRIPTION:Primitive firearms (muzzleloader) deer season is active. Wear fluorescent orange on hunting-permitted properties. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:spring-turkey-2026-20260427@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
SUMMARY:Spring turkey season active
DESCRIPTION:Spring turkey hunting is active on applicable properties. Wear bright colors and stay on trails to stay visible. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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UID:spring-turkey-2027-20270427@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270524
SUMMARY:Spring turkey season active
DESCRIPTION:Spring turkey hunting is active on applicable properties. Wear bright colors and stay on trails to stay visible. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays.\n\nSource: Massachusetts hunting regulations — https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
URL:https://www.mass.gov/hunting-regulations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:tick-season-2026-20260401@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
SUMMARY:Tick precautions recommended
DESCRIPTION:Ticks are active in warm months and leaf litter. Use repellent\, stay centered on trails\, and check clothing\, pets\, and skin after your hike.\n\nSource: Mendon BOH mosquito and tick tips — https://www.mendonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/353/Mosquito-and-Tick-Tips-PDF
URL:https://www.mendonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/353/Mosquito-and-Tick-Tips-PDF
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UID:tick-season-2027-20270401@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271201
SUMMARY:Tick precautions recommended
DESCRIPTION:Ticks are active in warm months and leaf litter. Use repellent\, stay centered on trails\, and check clothing\, pets\, and skin after your hike.\n\nSource: Mendon BOH mosquito and tick tips — https://www.mendonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/353/Mosquito-and-Tick-Tips-PDF
URL:https://www.mendonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/353/Mosquito-and-Tick-Tips-PDF
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UID:vernal-pool-sensitivity-2026-20260315@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
SUMMARY:Vernal pool season
DESCRIPTION:Spring amphibian movement and vernal pool activity may be underway. Keep dogs leashed\, stay on durable tread\, and avoid stepping into shallow seasonal pools.\n\nSource: MassWildlife vernal pool guidance — https://www.mass.gov/info-details/vernal-pools
URL:https://www.mass.gov/info-details/vernal-pools
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UID:vernal-pool-sensitivity-2027-20270315@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
SUMMARY:Vernal pool season
DESCRIPTION:Spring amphibian movement and vernal pool activity may be underway. Keep dogs leashed\, stay on durable tread\, and avoid stepping into shallow seasonal pools.\n\nSource: MassWildlife vernal pool guidance — https://www.mass.gov/info-details/vernal-pools
URL:https://www.mass.gov/info-details/vernal-pools
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UID:freeze-thaw-2026-20260215@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
SUMMARY:Freeze-thaw trail surfaces
DESCRIPTION:Late winter and early spring freeze-thaw cycles can make tread muddy or fragile. Avoid widening trails around wet sections and check posted closures.\n\nSource: Town trail notices — https://www.mendonma.gov/266/Trails-Passive-Recreation
URL:https://www.mendonma.gov/266/Trails-Passive-Recreation
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UID:freeze-thaw-2027-20270215@trailsofmendon.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270416
SUMMARY:Freeze-thaw trail surfaces
DESCRIPTION:Late winter and early spring freeze-thaw cycles can make tread muddy or fragile. Avoid widening trails around wet sections and check posted closures.\n\nSource: Town trail notices — https://www.mendonma.gov/266/Trails-Passive-Recreation
URL:https://www.mendonma.gov/266/Trails-Passive-Recreation
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