Bill > HB05132

This bill proposes to amend the existing general statutes to allow hunting on Sundays using shotguns or rifles on both private and public lands. Currently, many states have restrictions on hunting on Sundays, often due to historical blue laws that prohibited certain activities on the Sabbath. By authorizing Sunday hunting, the bill would expand opportunities for hunters to pursue game during a day that was previously off-limits. The proposed change would give hunters an additional day to engage in hunting activities, potentially benefiting recreational hunters, wildlife management efforts, and local hunting-related businesses. The bill does not appear to specify any additional restrictions or conditions beyond permitting the use of shotguns and rifles on Sundays across both private and public properties.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05132&which_year=2025