How does The Trustees of Reservations determine where hunting is permitted?
Several factors determine whether or not hunting is permitted at a particular property,
including:- town laws,
- ecological conditions of property, including the health of its plant communities and wildlife,
- historical precedents for hunting,
- the wishes of the donor of the land (where applicable),
- size of the property,
- level of visitation, and
- density of surrounding development.
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- If so, hunting is permitted on that property during hunting season. Details about any regulations governing hunting on that property are provided on the property's web page. Remember: state law prohibits all forms of hunting on Sundays!
- If not, hunting is prohibited at that property at all times.
Click here to do a property search on hunting to find out where hunting is permitted.
What can visitors do to protect themselves?
On properties where hunting is permitted, observe signs that are posted, wear bright orange or red clothing, and hike only on clearly marked trails.
On properties where hunting is prohibited, hunting may still take place without the knowledge or consent of The Trustees of Reservations. In addition, where hunting is permitted on adjacent land or in the vicinity of a property, but prohibited on the property itself, the potential exists for trespass by hunters; in these cases, avoid using trails along property boundaries. We encourage the public to report any violations to The Trustees, local police, or state environmental police.
- Be informed. There are a number of simultaneous and overlapping hunting seasons during the year that together make for a longer hunting season than one might think.