Massachusetts S576 amends laws to protect outdoor heritage by prohibiting harassment and vandalism during wildlife harvest.
Massachusetts S576 amends existing laws to strengthen protections for outdoor heritage. It prohibits actions that harass or intimidate individuals engaged in lawful wildlife harvest, including filming, photographing, or obstructing their activities. Vandalism of equipment used for lawful wildlife harvest is also prohibited. Penalties include fines and imprisonment. The bill also revises regulations for hunting ammunition and clarifies rules for hunting deer by bow and arrow, including on Sundays.
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