HD 2410 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to critical wildlife habitat management

This bill establishes a dedicated fund within Massachusetts' wildlife budget, financed by $7.50 wildlands conservation stamps sold to hunters, anglers, and trappers, plus a portion of license fees. The funds must be used exclusively to purchase land for wildlife habitat protection and management, with $2.50 per stamp directly funding habitat work. It requires all recreational users (except exempt groups like free-licensed residents) to buy this stamp to hunt, fish, or trap on state-managed lands, replacing previous requirements. The bill also sets rules for funding allocation, land acquisition procedures, and exemptions for certain license holders.
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