S635
An Act relative to deer open hunting season
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to extend the current open deer hunting season in Massachusetts. It would allow for a longer period during which hunters can legally pursue deer. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Environment and Natural Resources committee. The goal is to provide hunters with more opportunities to harvest deer and manage deer populations.
Key provisions
- Extends the existing deer open hunting season.
- Allows for a longer period of time for deer hunting.
- The bill was petitioned by Paul W. Mark.
- Currently under review by the Environment and Natural Resources committee.
Who is affected
- Deer hunters
- Deer populations
- The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Landowners with deer
- The general public
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.635 194th (Current)
An Act relative to deer open hunting season
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 635) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to extend the deer open hunting season. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.635
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/3/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2687 |
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