H1074

Relative to certain hunting zones

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes the director to establish deer hunting seasons with firearms in specific zones.

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to allow the director to establish deer hunting seasons using rifles, revolvers, or pistols in certain zones. The director determines these zones based on factors like human population and housing densities. This change provides flexibility in managing deer populations and hunting activities.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Oct 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources