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Area lawmakers support Sunday deer hunting bill

A bill which would allow Sunday bow and arrow hunting of deer on private land is headed to the state Senate following passage by the House on Thursday.  One of the bill's co-sponsors is John Frey, who represents Ridgefield which has a controlled hunt to cull the deer herd. 

 

Environment Committee chair Representative Linda Gentile says the bill is a response to the state's growing number of deer.  Representative John Shaban supported the bill because he says the state's deer population needs to be managed.

 

The bill prohibits hunting within 40 yards of a marked hiking trail.  A bow and arrow hunter would need the owner's written permission to hunt on the property.

 

New Milford Representative Cecilia Buck-Taylor and Brookfield Representative David Scribner were also among the co-sponsors.

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