Tag: Sunday Hunting
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Massachusetts’ Deer Dilemma: Island Overpopulation Meets Outdated Hunting Laws
Massachusetts is grappling with a deer problem on its famous islands, and it’s forcing the state to rethink long-held hunting traditions. On Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, white-tailed deer have multiplied unchecked for decades, pushing densities far beyond what biologists consider sustainable. Nantucket is commonly cited at 60+ deer per square mile, with some state estimates…
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State-Level Deer Legislation Roundup 2025–2026
Introduction: As we head into 2026, several U.S. states have enacted or proposed laws that could significantly impact deer hunting, deer population management, habitat conservation, and disease control. Below we summarize notable state-level legislative changes from 2025 (and early 2026) that hunters, conservationists, and deer managers should know about. Each section highlights key law changes…