An Act relative to outdoor heritage

This bill modifies Massachusetts hunting regulations to expand bow and arrow and crossbow use. It allows hunting from elevated tree stands at least 250 feet from occupied homes (Section 1), removes restrictions on crossbows during hunting (Section 2), and requires all bows/crossbows to meet specific design and weight standards set by wildlife officials (Section 3). The bill also permits deer hunting with bows on Sundays during declared open seasons, including holidays, and mandates a minimum 7-day consecutive season for fall bow hunting (Sections 4-5). These changes directly affect hunters using bows/crossbows and wildlife officials managing hunting seasons and safety rules.