Police: No Bow Hunting in Burlington Property at This Time
In response to questions from residents the Burlington Police Department has put out a release on bow hunting on town property.
As reported on Patch, last week the Burlington Board of Selectmen took up the question of whether or not bow hunting should be allowed on town-owned property. The discussion focused on the Landlocked Forest, but a decision on bow hunting would also apply to the reservoir and Sawmill Brook area. During last's week meeting, the board did not come to any decision on bow hunting. Instead members decided to form an exploratory sub-committee to gather input and opinions from residents. However, the topic has become a hot one. Patch reported on the meeting and the Burlington Union carried the story in its print paper last week. As a result, it seems the Burlington Police Department as received quite a few calls from residents asking about the …
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Paul Valleli
6:08 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012
The town set aside the Landlocked Parcel for Open Space and Recreation for the protection of the water supply, ecosystem, and wildlife in the area. While Bow Hunting is considered a recreational sport, killing wildlife is contrary to the intent of Town Meeting. Paul more ›