An Act addressing noise issues of migratory game hunters near coastal dwellings

This bill amends Massachusetts hunting laws to restrict where migratory game birds can be hunted from boats near the coast. It prohibits hunters using motorized or sail-powered watercraft from discharging firearms within 1,000 feet of the shoreline and requires hunting blinds on boats to be kept at least 1,000 feet away from the coast. The changes directly affect recreational hunters who operate boats in coastal waters and aim to reduce noise disturbances for nearby residents.