[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town
of Harvard 3-7-1970 by Art. 31; amended in its entirety 4-29-2023 ATM by Art. 24. Subsequent
amendments noted where applicable.]
It is expressly understood that hunting, trapping or the discharge
of firearms or explosives on public or private property is not allowed
without written consent and having that consent on one's person at
all times during any of these activities.
A.
No person
shall hunt, trap, or snare game, fire or discharge any firearms or
explosives of any kind within the limits of any highway, park or other
public property, or Bare Hill Pond, without the permission of the
Select Board; or on any private property, without the written consent
of the owner or legal occupant thereof; and such consent shall be
carried at all times by such person and, upon request, it shall be
shown to any police officer, game warden, or to any other local or
state law enforcement official or to the property owner, legal occupant,
or his/her agent.
A.
This bylaw
shall not apply to the lawful defense of life or property nor to any
law enforcement office acting in the discharge of their duties.
B.
Person(s)
legally licensed under M.G.L. Chapter 131 hunting on public land owned
or maintained by the Town, so long as written permission of the Town
is granted; said written permission shall be carried with the person
hunting at all times and, upon request, it shall be shown to any police
officer, game warden, or to any other local or state law enforcement
official or Town official.
