Attleboro Police Chief: Do Not Hunt on Private Property Without Permission

Attleboro Police Chief Kyle Heagney released a statement Monday night reminding residents that it is illegal to hunt on private land without the landowners permission.

Heagney said he is issuing the "reminder" in response to "concerns and complaints from property owners of trespassing for the purpose(s) of hunting."

"In accordance with Chapter 131 § Section 36 of the M.G.L., hunting on posted land without the landowner’s permission is strictly prohibited and carries penalties, fines, restitutions and or jail," Heagney's Statement read.

"This law reads, 'A person shall not fish, hunt or trap on private land without permission of the owner or tenant thereof, after such owner or tenant has conspicuously posted thereon notices which bear the name of such owner or tenant and which state that fishing, hunting or trapping on such land, as the case may be, is prohibited.'

Heagney went on to remind residents that the use of firearms on public ways and sidewalks is also prohibited.

"Furthermore, the City of Attleboro Ordinance Chapter 11-Section 14, states 'No person shall discharge any firearm or other explosive in any of the streets, sidewalks or other public place within the City of Attleboro, except in the lawful defense of person, family or property or in the performance of any duty required by law.'

"Residents or visitors are encouraged to visit the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game website at ma.gov/dfg.com where they can read and review the laws and regulations pertaining to hunting, fishing and other outdoor sports."