Why can’t all hunters use a crossbow?

The law prohibiting general use of crossbows for hunting is a Statute. Click here to view the Statute. A bill to expand the eligibility of those that can use a crossbow is introduced almost every year, but has yet to pass.

Statute vs. Regulations
The only way to change a Statute is for a bill to pass in the legislature or for a ballot measure to pass. The bill could either address the issue through the bill language or have language that gives MassWildlife the authority to make regulations. To learn more about any current hunting-related legislation you can contact your local representative or senator.

The Fisheries and Wildlife Board has the authority to change hunting Regulations, which are referred to as CMRs (Code of Massachusetts Regulations) but cannot approve regulations which contradict Statutes.

Why is moose hunting prohibited?

Moose hunting is prohibited by a Statute. Click here to view the Statute.

Statute vs. Regulations
The only way to change a Statute is for a bill to pass in the legislature or for a ballot measure to pass. The bill could either address the issue through the bill language or have language that gives MassWildlife the authority to make regulations. To learn more about any current hunting-related legislation you can contact your local representative or senator.

The Fisheries and Wildlife Board has the authority to change hunting Regulations, which are referred to as CMRs (Code of Massachusetts Regulations) but cannot approve regulations which contradict Statutes.

Why are the archery discharge setbacks 500 feet instead of 150 feet?

Discharge setbacks are defined by a Statute. Click here to view the Statute. A bill to reduce setbacks is introduced almost every year (but so is a bill to expand setbacks to 1,000 feet).

Statute vs. Regulations
The only way to change a Statute is for a bill to pass in the legislature or for a ballot measure to pass. The bill could either address the issue through the bill language or have language that gives MassWildlife the authority to make regulations. To learn more about any current hunting-related legislation you can contact your local representative or senator.

The Fisheries and Wildlife Board has the authority to change hunting Regulations, which are referred to as CMRs (Code of Massachusetts Regulations) but cannot approve regulations which contradict Statutes.

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