Curious as to where hunting/ trapping is or is not allowed in Franklin?

Curious as to where hunting/ trapping is or is not allowed in town? 

Here's a quick breakdown ...

• Question about where to hunt in Franklin? Call @FranklinPolice (508-528-1212) 
• Question regarding hunting/ trapping regulations in Massachusetts? Call @MAEnviroPolice (800-632-8075)

 

Curious as to where hunting/ trapping is or is not allowed in Franklin?

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Franklin Police issue reminder on hunting

From the Franklin Police Dept:

"We have been seeing a lot of questions about hunting in Franklin over the last few days. Please be advised that hunting, including with a bow, is forbidden on any Town owned property. 

By Massachusetts law, hunters may hunt on any property, private or public, which is not posted or forbidden by local statue. If a hunter is notified by the landowner, or person in charge of said property that they are forbidden, they must leave or be subject to a trespassing complaint. 

No discharge of a firearm may occur within 500 feet of any dwelling, and hunters must have proper licensing and safety equipment. 

Hunting on STATE OWNED land is permissible provided it is not posted that it is forbidden."

Direct link to the Town of Franklin code on firearms
https://ecode360.com/10433857

Franklin Police issue reminder on hunting

Egg Hunt Friday

EGG HUNT FRIDAY - An egg hunt for children 9 and under will take place Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Franklin High School field house. Peter Cottontail and his friends will entertain children with egg painting, face painting, and photographs. Children will be divided into age groups and should bring their own baskets. The fee to participate is $10.

For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 508-520-4909 or visit its page on the town's website, franklin.ma.us. - Rachel Lebeaux