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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.
WMAs are all open to hunting, fishing, trapping and other outdoor recreation activities. Sanctuaries are more restrictive—camping, hunting, fishing and trapping is prohibited. [3] MassWildlife runs fish hatcheries in Sandwich, Belchertown, Montague and Sunderland. Rainbow, brown, brook and tiger trout are raised to stock various state waters. [4]
Often, bear will be attracted through the use of baits such as a rotting carcass, bakery by-products, sweets, or even jellies. A hunter will then watch one or more baits from a stand, armed with a rifle, bow or shotgun. Many states within the US have changed their hunting regulations and banned baiting as a form of bear hunting. [21]
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.
You may recall the cost of 15 non-resident hunting and fishing licenses were increased in the 2023-25 state budget. Assembly Bill 1036 and companion Senate Bill 993 takes a broader swath - it ...
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.
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.
Interest in bear hunting continues to increase in Wisconsin, according to license sales data. In 2023 a record 137,649 applications were received for a harvest license (31,901 applicants) or a ...