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Carroll County bill to allow year-round Sunday hunting prompts heavy opposition from trail riders
Summary
Delegate Christopher Boucher presented a locally backed measure to permit all-day Sunday hunting in Carroll County year-round. Opponents — including horse owners, riding organizations and public-lands users — said Sundays have traditionally been a non-hunting day and raised safety concerns and incidents of stray projectiles.
Delegate Christopher Boucher told the House Environment and Transportation Committee on March 12 that House Bill 8-32 would add Sunday hunting to Carroll County's options year-round, arguing it would help farmers reduce deer-related crop losses and encourage younger hunters by allowing warmer-weather hunting with grandchildren.
Opponents testified at length that Sundays have served as a de facto non-hunting day that allows horseback riders, hikers and families to use parks and trails without fear…
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