Grafton Land Trust

The GLT recognizes hunting as one of many viable recreational uses of GLT properties. Hunting is a state-sanctioned activity, which, when conducted within the confines of the applicable laws and regulations set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, serves to balance wildlife populations, provide sustenance and maintain a connection between people, the land and our renewable wildlife resources.

The Grafton Land Trust, Inc. allows hunting, with written permission on many of our larger parcels, provided they fall within the limitations as outlined in the Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Regulations and the Massachusetts Gun Law. Additionally, three properties are available to hunters without written permission under the legal guidelines established in their Mass Fish & Wildlife Conservation Restrictions (G. Knowlton Preserve, Potter Hill Meadows, and Rita Martin Preserve).

If you would like to apply for a permit, complete this online form, or complete the downloadable form and submit it to Grafton Land Trust, Inc., PO Box 114, Grafton, MA 01519. Hunting permits are valid from July 1 through June 30. Direct all hunting questions to hunting{at}graftonland.org.

Important Documents:

Grafton Land Trust Hunting Policy (All hunting permit holders must read our policy prior to hunting)

Grafton Land Trust Harvest Information Form

"Hunting News" is the GLT's electronic newsletter for hunters:

2013: April, January
2012: October, November, December

Additional Reference Material:

2013 Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
http://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/huntingandfishing/

2013 Massachusetts "Quick Guide to Hunting & Fishing Seasons"
http://www.eregulations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/13MAAB_Quick_Reference_List.pdf

2012-2013 Massachusetts Migratory Bird Regulations
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/regulations/abstracts/migratory_bird_regs.pdf

"MassFishHunt" Online License Buying System
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/licensing/index.htm

Watch this video: The Effectiveness of Blaze Orange (5 minutes)

Attention Hikers, Dog Walkers, Horseback Riders, Mountain Bikers, etc.:

1. We strongly recommend that you and your companion animals wear bright orange or other colorful garments when hiking, walking or riding from Monday to Saturday during hunting season.

2. By law, no hunting is allowed on any Sunday.


		Hunting
Open Spaces Our Properties Other Grafton Open Spaces Trail Maps Hunting Mountain Biking Horseback Riding		The GLT recognizes hunting as one of many viable recreational uses of GLT properties. Hunting is a state-sanctioned activity, which, when conducted within the confines of the applicable laws and regulations set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, serves to balance wildlife populations, provide sustenance and maintain a connection between people, the land and our renewable wildlife resources. The Grafton Land Trust, Inc. allows hunting, with written permission on many of our larger parcels, provided they fall within the limitations as outlined in the Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Regulations and the Massachusetts Gun Law. Additionally, three properties are available to hunters without written permission under the legal guidelines established in their Mass Fish & Wildlife Conservation Restrictions (G. Knowlton Preserve, Potter Hill Meadows, and Rita Martin Preserve). If you would like to apply for a permit, complete this online form, or complete the downloadable form and submit it to Grafton Land Trust, Inc., PO Box 114, Grafton, MA 01519. Hunting permits are valid from July 1 through June 30. Direct all hunting questions to hunting{at}graftonland.org. Important Documents: Grafton Land Trust Hunting Policy (All hunting permit holders must read our policy prior to hunting) Grafton Land Trust Harvest Information Form "Hunting News" is the GLT's electronic newsletter for hunters: 2013: April, January 2012: October, November, December Additional Reference Material: 2013 Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping http://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/huntingandfishing/ 2013 Massachusetts "Quick Guide to Hunting & Fishing Seasons" http://www.eregulations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/13MAAB_Quick_Reference_List.pdf 2012-2013 Massachusetts Migratory Bird Regulations http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/regulations/abstracts/migratory_bird_regs.pdf "MassFishHunt" Online License Buying System http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/licensing/index.htm Watch this video: The Effectiveness of Blaze Orange (5 minutes) Attention Hikers, Dog Walkers, Horseback Riders, Mountain Bikers, etc.: 1. We strongly recommend that you and your companion animals wear bright orange or other colorful garments when hiking, walking or riding from Monday to Saturday during hunting season. 2. By law, no hunting is allowed on any Sunday.