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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

David F. DeCoste

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park.

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PETITION OF:

HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1857        FILED ON: 1/15/2025

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 781 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Notwithstanding section 7 of chapter 132A of the General Laws or any other law or rule to the contrary, the hunting of deer by bow and arrow in the Wompatuck State Park shall be permitted. The commissioner of the department of conservation and recreation may promulgate rules and regulations to provide for such hunting.