Legislation that would severely restrict waterfowl hunting in a key hunting area of Massachusetts has been scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, Nov.
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Quick Links
- Hunting Regulations: https://www.mass.gov/topics/hunting
- Fishing Regulations:
- Saltwater: https://www.mass.gov/recreational-saltwater-fishing
- Freshwater: https://www.mass.gov/freshwater-fishing
- Trapping Regulations: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/trapping-information
- Shooting Ranges: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/shooting-ranges-with-public-access
- State Wildlife Commission: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-fisheries-and-wildlife-board
NEWS ARCHIVE
Massachusetts Representative Targets Duck Hunting
Legislative ActionUnder the guise of “public safety and quality of life,” Rep. RoseLee Vincent (D-Suffolk) has introduced House Bill 4138, which creates a gigantic
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ALERT! Massachusetts Bill Bans Outdoor Dogs
Legislative ActionOn Sept. 24, Massachusetts legislators will consider a bill that would literally ban outdoor dogs. Unless a dog owner is physically present, Senate
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Massachusetts Sunday Hunting Bills Scheduled for Hearing
Legislative ActionOn June 25, the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hold a hearing on three bills that would permit Sunday hunting
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Massachusetts Bills Allow for Sunday Hunting
Legislative ActionA pair of Massachusetts state representatives have introduced two bills that would open Sunday hunting opportunities in the Bay State. HB 884,
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Massachusetts: Bill Restricting Trapping Sent To Governor
Government Affairs ArchiveTake Action Today! Massachusetts sportsmen should contact Gov. Baker and ask him to VETO Senate Bill 2646 because it will cause flooding, property
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Sportsmen’s Act Stalls in U.S. Senate
AlabamaJust days after the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to proceed to debate on the bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014 (S. 2363), the measure hit a
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Critical Federal Hunting and Fishing Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives
AlabamaThe U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to pass H.R. 3590, a bi-partisan package of pro-sportsmen legislation. The measure, which passed by
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Senate Bill Addresses Top Sportsmen’s Priorities
AlabamaA new package of pro-sportsmen’s bills was introduced in the U.S. Senate today that addresses the top concerns of American hunters, anglers and
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House Panel Approves Landmark Protections for Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaLegislation ensuring sportsmen’s access to federal lands cleared its first hurdle this week as the House Natural Resources Committee voted 28-15 in
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Congressional Committee to Vote on Protecting Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaOn Wednesday, June 12th, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to take the first step towards protecting hunting on millions of acres of federal
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Sportsmen Calls Needed to Protect Hunting on Public Land
AlabamaU.S. Senators who support S. 170, legislation that would protect hunting, fishing and recreational shooting on millions of acres of federal public
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