""One of the funky things about Massachusetts is we have these 'blue laws' that go back to the Puritan times. Now, we've been able to overcome some of them through history. We stopped burning women at the stake and we allowed people to drink alcohol. But, we still have a Sunday ban on hunting. It doesn't make any sense," the governor said Thursday during a press conference."
"The deer density in much of central and western Massachusetts is between 18 and 30 deer per square mile, while the eastern parts of the state well exceed the goal with between 30 and 40 deer per square mile. The animals are even more abundant on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket."
Governor Maura Healey is proposing legislation to lift the Sunday hunting ban in Massachusetts, permit all hunters to use crossbows, and reduce the required distance for bowhunters from occupied dwellings. The changes received unanimous support from MassWildlife after public comments indicated 70% approval for eliminating the Sunday ban. Massachusetts and Maine are the only states with a complete Sunday hunting ban, which is considered outdated. Deer populations in many areas exceed management goals, prompting the need for these legislative changes.
Read at Boston.com
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