Final legislative approval has been given to allow Sunday deer hunting with some restrictions. 

It could only be conducted with a bow and arrow, and on certain private land located in overpopulated deer management zones.  The Department of Energy and Environmental has identified 13 such zones throughout the state. The agency estimates 11 are currently overpopulated, which means they have at least 20 deer per square mile.

New Milford Senator Clark Chapin voted for the bill noting that it could help control the state's deer population.

Other supports say this could also help combat Lyme Disease which comes from the deer tick. 

Hunting could not take place within 40 yards of a clearly marked hiking trail and the hunter must have the landowner's written permission.