HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021 10 26 Public Meeting Packet2021-2022 Brewster Hunting Regulations
The Conservation Commission has certain town owned lands under its care, custody and control, for
the protection of open space and natural resources. As provided in the Massachusetts General Laws;
Conservation Commission Act of 1957 G. L. Ch. 40: § 8C. Conservation Commission; establishment;
powers and duties; and G. L. Ch. 131: § 59. Reservations, parks, public lands; hunting… - the
Conservation Commission has the authority to make decisions on recreational uses such as hunting
on these lands. It is the policy of the Brewster Conservation Commission each year, to review the
wildlife and safety information and vote on this issue.
General Regulations:
A. Hunting is prohibited on all Town properties except those defined in these attached maps,
and is subject to the regulations set by the board holding care and custody of these lands
(Water Commissioners, Conservation Commissioners).
B. The parcels are described as the Meetinghouse Road Parcels and Freemans Way South
parcels.
C. Hunting in these defined areas requires a written permit which may be obtained at the
Town Clerk’s Office. You must present your state hunting permit to obtain the town permit.
This permit may be revoked at any time for any infraction of these regulations.
D. Hunting on private property requires written permission of the owner or legal occupant.
E. The holder of a town hunting permit is responsible for knowing and following all state and
town hunting regulations and for knowing and honoring the boundaries of the areas defined
in the attached maps.
F. Deer and wild turkey hunting on the Meetinghouse Road Parcels is permitted for archery
and primitive arms from tree stands only. No hunting allowed until the hunter is in his tree
stand. No other hunting or hunting seasons are authorized on these lands. Water
Department lands within these two parcels will be regulated in accordance with this
Conservation Commission hunting policy.
G. The Freemans Way South parcels consist of Water Department lands and Conservation
Commission lands. These properties are open for general hunting in accordance with the
policy of the Brewster Water Commissioners.
H. Water Department lands in other areas and north of Freemans Way are not authorized for
hunting.
Use of Tree Stands on Town Property
A. All tree stands on Town property must be registered with the Brewster Department of
Natural Resources identifying the area they are located (Meetinghouse Road Parcels and
Freemans Way South parcels).
B. All tree stands must be labelled with the owner’s name.
C. Tree stands cannot be permanently fastened to the tree with lags, screws, nails, or bolts.
Screw in pegs, posts or handles that pierce the tree are not permitted. Only ladder stands,
strap-on stands and climbing sticks are to be used.
D. Tree stand placement must follow a minimum setback of 500 feet from any dwelling and a
150 foot setback from any named road or town mapped hiking trail. No hunting is allowed
in this setback area.
E. Tree stands may be in place not more than 20 days before the deer hunting season.
F. All tree stands must be removed no later than 20 days after deer hunting season ends.
G. Tree stands used for spring turkey hunting may be placed no more than 20 days prior to
the beginning of the season and must be removed within 20 days after the end of the
season.
H. Any tree stand found without a registered name, or in place outside of the above listed date
limits, will be removed.
Waterfowl Hunting
In accordance with MGL Ch. 131; § 45, an individual with proper licenses may hunt waterfowl in and
around the great ponds located in Brewster. The boundary for hunting activities on lands under the
care and custody of the Brewster Conservation Commission is 5 feet beyond the mean high water
mark or elevation of the pond. All state regulations and setback requirements must be observed. For
the safety of others present on the land, hunters are advised to be aware of the location of all
persons, roads, dwellings/structures and abutting private property in accordance with the laws
governing this activity, before commencing hunting.
Anyone found in violation of these hunting regulations may have their town hunting permit revoked for
the remainder of the hunting season. Repeated violations will be subject to a longer ban.
Cc: Natural Resource Director, Chris Miller
Water Department
Police Department
Board of Selectmen
Conservation Commission Member
Signatures:
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