Bill > H930

This bill allows bow hunting of deer in Wompatuck State Park, which is currently prohibited under existing state law. Specifically, the legislation provides an exception to current regulations that would typically prevent hunting in state parks. The bill grants the commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation the authority to create and implement specific rules and guidelines governing this bow hunting activity. By using the phrase "Notwithstanding section 7 of chapter 132A of the General Laws," the bill explicitly overrides previous restrictions to enable deer management through bow hunting in this particular state park. This suggests that the proposed hunting is likely intended as a method of controlling the local deer population, which can become problematic in terms of ecological balance and potential human-wildlife interactions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H930