Why does the FCMDMA support the current Sunday Hunting bill?
A. 1. Sunday hunting will increase the time that most hunters have available to help in deer population management: the number of hunters has decreased dramatically while many species such as the white tailed deer are increasing in numbers 2. The increase in the available hunting time is calculated to significantly increase the harvest of deer 3. The current prohibition on Sunday hunting in CT dates back to Colonial times. Only seven states still prohibit Sunday hunting 4. Sunday hunting is a proven management tool in 42 states 5. Existing DEP programs such as unlimited doe tags, baiting, extended seasons and bonus bucks, have still not corrected the deer population problem 6. Hunting is the only viable population management technique for white tailed deer 7.
