February 21, 2021

Ep. 027: MassWidlife Proposed License Fee Increases & How to Influence Policy with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Board Member Chris Borgatti

1 hour 56 minutes

After MassWildlife's proposed license, stamp and permit fee increases & and a proposed amendment to a Hopkinton, MA town firearm discharge bylaw that would double the setback limits to 1000 feet and 300 feet from dwellings and roads leak to the internet, heated discussions emerge on forums debating the sharp increases and the seemingly less and less opportunity available to hunters. Chris Borgatti, a board member of the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, who works to conserve hunting opportunity and works closely with MassWildlife comes on the podcast to clear up some of the misinformation circulating. He discusses where the funds actually come from that purchase new WMA and conservation lands, where our license, stamps and permit fees go to use, and the differences between hunting statutes (laws) and hunting regulations (policies MassWildlife can change) and where popular topics like Sunday hunting, Crossbow hunting, and setback distances fall. He discusses his role with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and what we can do as hunters to influence policy and make sure we have a voice at the table as well how we can be a part of BHA's Mentor/Mentee program.

Become a Member of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Go to www.backcountryhunters.org or visit the New England Chapter page www.backcountryhunters.org/new_england

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