Bill > H1074

This bill proposes to amend Section 70 of Chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws to grant additional authority to the director of the state's hunting and wildlife management agency. Specifically, the bill would allow the director, with board approval, to establish deer hunting seasons that permit the use of rifles, revolvers, or pistols in specific deer hunting zones. The director would be required to assess various factors when determining these zones, including population density and housing concentration. This change provides more flexibility in deer hunting regulations, potentially allowing for more targeted and nuanced hunting management strategies that can adapt to local environmental and demographic conditions. The bill represents a modification to existing hunting regulations that previously may have had more restrictive guidelines about the types of firearms permitted in different hunting areas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1074