| Title: | The Hunting Notesfile |
| Notice: | Registry #7, For Sale #15, Success #270 |
| Moderator: | SALEM::PAPPALARDO |
| Created: | Wed Sep 02 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Tue Jun 03 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1561 |
| Total number of notes: | 17784 |
Just who is the Metropolitan District Commission (M.D.C.) and what powers do they have ? I live in an area of Massachusetts that encompasses quite a bit of watershed property owned by the MDC. The property boundaries are not identified well, and truly not posted well . However the areas are patrolled by Metropolitan Police in cruisers. During the bow season I saw one cruiser parked waiting for the hunter to return to his truck (this particular area was not posted at all). I don't know the outcome but would like to find out. I also have heard only other unsubstantiated stories. As an outdoorsman I wish to utilize the property in a non destructive manner. Specifically hiking, fishing and hunting. What I don't want is a hassle, fine or possible arrest. I plan on contacting the M.D.C. but would like to poll you people first. I am specifically referring to the Rutland and Holden area but would, like any info regarding the M.D.C. at all.
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 368.1 | M.D.C./M.W.R.A=police force | EUCLID::PETERSON | I'm the NRA | Wed Mar 08 1989 07:35 | 18 |
The last that I heard, the M.D.C/M.W.R.A. is instituting a new
land use policy for "it's" watershed areas. These rules seem
like zoning-type regulations-i.e. rules on building and developing
the land. It could extend to things like swimming pools and
lawn chemical use.
As far as the M.D.C., they are now a police force.
They also run pools, skating rinks, and parks. They do have
the authority to make arrests for game law violations(but I
doubt if they know 10% of the laws.)
Call your Rep. to find out about the new land regulations,
and don't argue with an M.D.C. trooper if confronted. You'll
lose.
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