An Act updating hunter harassment laws

This bill updates Massachusetts laws to protect hunters and anglers from harassment by defining specific prohibited behaviors and increasing penalties for violations. It directly affects individuals engaged in lawful hunting and fishing, as well as those who might obstruct or intimidate them. The key provisions explicitly ban actions such as driving away wildlife to interrupt a hunt, blocking access to hunting areas, erecting barriers, and using drones or other devices to harass participants. Additionally, the bill imposes stricter fines and jail time for vandalism of hunting equipment and for causing bodily injury during harassment incidents. It also clarifies that posting land as closed to hunting is illegal unless the property owner has given permission.