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The shooting of "Pumpkin" the bear in Hanson got us wondering when it's legal to hunt bears and other wildlife in Massachusetts. Here's what we found.
North American hunting pre-dates the United States by thousands of years and was an important part of many pre-Columbian Native American cultures. Native Americans retain some hunting rights and are exempt from some laws as part of Indian treaties and otherwise under federal law [1] —examples include eagle feather laws and exemptions in the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Bear-baiting in Alaska is currently legal under the 2020 hunting reform. [37] Bait, often human or dog food, is left at bait stations which must be registered with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. [38] These bait stations are then monitored by hunters using tree stands and game cameras.
Massachusetts has had a long history of protecting its natural resources. Some of the earliest hunting and fishing laws date back to 1627 when the Colony of New Plymouth created a law that declared hunting, fowling, and fishing shall be free. The Massachusetts Bay Colony also declared hunting and fishing to be free in 1641.
Vermont's bear hunting season is starting on Sept. 1 and will continue through Nov. 24 with early and late seasons. Hunters are restricted to one bear.
Dec. 17—Washington wildlife officials will begin crafting new rules for cougar and black bear hunting, a move that came in response to a request from environmentalists for stricter limits on the ...
MassWildlife is overseen by a seven-member Fisheries and Wildlife Board appointed by the Governor. Under Chapter 21, the Board supervises and controls the agency, having the authority to make regulations, sets policy, and oversees personnel appointments. The Board meets monthly and holds public hearings as part of the regulatory process.
Once that occurs, an archery season - Segment A of the bear hunting season - will take place from Oct. 9 through Oct. 14, and Segment B - firearms - will be held Dec. 4 to 9, with an extension Dec ...