MCA Current News and Developments
Stay upto date with the new MA firearm laws, Chapter 135/H4885 and the Referendum Ballot
Follow news and details these websites (Dec 12 2024)
GOAL - www.goal.org/gunban ; layman terms for ramifications of the new laws including hunting/storage/transport, along with the state's delays in enacting major portions of the law for revised education curriculum, firearm registration, and long arm rosters. Plus tracking of state/federal lawsuits to remove sections of the law.
https://thecivilrightscoalition.com/ ; November 2026 Ballot Referendum to repeal all Chapter 135 laws . This grass roots group gathered over 100,000 signatures in the Sept-Oct 2024 timeframe to delay the implementation of the law until Nov 2026; however the Governor signed an emergency pre-amble to thwart this constitutional process and further repress the voters voices. Donations being sought, signup for the periodic newsletters, and become a volunteer ... a lot of work ahead to obtain favorable votes for November 2026
MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife hunting laws pertaining to the new Chapter 135 laws . https://www.mass.gov/info-details/hunting-with-a-firearm-in-massachusetts
Follow news and details these websites (Dec 12 2024)
GOAL - www.goal.org/gunban ; layman terms for ramifications of the new laws including hunting/storage/transport, along with the state's delays in enacting major portions of the law for revised education curriculum, firearm registration, and long arm rosters. Plus tracking of state/federal lawsuits to remove sections of the law.
https://thecivilrightscoalition.com/ ; November 2026 Ballot Referendum to repeal all Chapter 135 laws . This grass roots group gathered over 100,000 signatures in the Sept-Oct 2024 timeframe to delay the implementation of the law until Nov 2026; however the Governor signed an emergency pre-amble to thwart this constitutional process and further repress the voters voices. Donations being sought, signup for the periodic newsletters, and become a volunteer ... a lot of work ahead to obtain favorable votes for November 2026
MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife hunting laws pertaining to the new Chapter 135 laws . https://www.mass.gov/info-details/hunting-with-a-firearm-in-massachusetts
MA Legislature to Advance Three Hunting Bills - Long overdue -- Your Voice Counts
On March 19 th , the state governor held a press briefing to announce the modernizing of MA
hunting laws. The governor is requesting the legislature to move forward on three bills to
increase hunting opportunities – Sunday Hunting, cross bows for anyone/any age/no medical
condition, and archery setback reduction from 500 feet to 250 feet. The setback reduction opens up over 800,000 more acres to hunt. Parts of the state are over-populated with deer and the tick borne diseases. Mass Conservation Alliance will be calling upon the leagues, clubs, and club members to contact their legislator in both the House and Senate, as well as the House Chair and Senate president to advance these bills. Senator Durant and previous central MA Senator Ann Gobi have been filing these bills every legislative session for years. So, now the door is being opened for all of us, but the bills have to pass through the legislative process. We need everyoneto participate, the same kind of support for the MA DFW hearings for these bills, over 11,000 responses. The anti-hunters will be out in force again to oppose these bills. Once these bills passall three branches of government, then MA DFW can adjust the regulations.
Photo caption: MCA and League Presidents Governor Healey wanted to meet and get to know. (L to R) Mike Veloza (President Barnstable County League), Christopher Burnham (Cranberry Country Longbeards NWTF), Charlie Louis (Barnstable County League leadership), Wayne Adams (MCA co-chair and WCLSC Officer), Governor Maura Healey, Bill Keating (President Berkshire County League); Cape Cod Rep Xiarhos with the scarf, Dave Morin (Board Chair Worcester County League of Sportsmen's Clubs), name Jim Smith (Treasurer of SE Mass Sporting and Conservation Alliance (formerly Plymouth County League)), and John Kellstrand (former President Mass Sportsmen's Council)
hunting laws. The governor is requesting the legislature to move forward on three bills to
increase hunting opportunities – Sunday Hunting, cross bows for anyone/any age/no medical
condition, and archery setback reduction from 500 feet to 250 feet. The setback reduction opens up over 800,000 more acres to hunt. Parts of the state are over-populated with deer and the tick borne diseases. Mass Conservation Alliance will be calling upon the leagues, clubs, and club members to contact their legislator in both the House and Senate, as well as the House Chair and Senate president to advance these bills. Senator Durant and previous central MA Senator Ann Gobi have been filing these bills every legislative session for years. So, now the door is being opened for all of us, but the bills have to pass through the legislative process. We need everyoneto participate, the same kind of support for the MA DFW hearings for these bills, over 11,000 responses. The anti-hunters will be out in force again to oppose these bills. Once these bills passall three branches of government, then MA DFW can adjust the regulations.
Photo caption: MCA and League Presidents Governor Healey wanted to meet and get to know. (L to R) Mike Veloza (President Barnstable County League), Christopher Burnham (Cranberry Country Longbeards NWTF), Charlie Louis (Barnstable County League leadership), Wayne Adams (MCA co-chair and WCLSC Officer), Governor Maura Healey, Bill Keating (President Berkshire County League); Cape Cod Rep Xiarhos with the scarf, Dave Morin (Board Chair Worcester County League of Sportsmen's Clubs), name Jim Smith (Treasurer of SE Mass Sporting and Conservation Alliance (formerly Plymouth County League)), and John Kellstrand (former President Mass Sportsmen's Council)
MCA Spring Raffle, for tickets or to donate items
email [email protected]
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MCA will be at these events to sell tickets:
NE Fishing SHow, Marlboro, Jan 30-Feb 1 Springfield Sportsman's Show, Feb 20-22 WCLSC Banquet, Sutton, March 28 Marlboro Gun Show, March 28-29 Bristol County Banquet,Taunton, April 24 Berkshire County Banquet, Chesire, April 25 South East Mass.Sporting and Conservation Alliance Banquet, Marshfield Elks, May 9 Bass Pro, Foxboro, May, dates tba (and volunteers needed) Cabelas, Hudson, May, dates tba (and volunteers needed) Drawing ,location tba, June 14 |
Order Your Own Lawnsigns and Bumper Stickers
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Order MCA Repeal Chapter 135 Bumper Stickers for your club and events
- sold in packs of 50 bumper stickers for $50 each plus shipping/handling via USPS - no limit on the number of packs Email: [email protected] or txt/sms 508-631-8883 for more details Payment methods will include credit card, check, and cash (in person only). We will need: your name, shipping address, a phone number (cell preferred), email , and any special notes for delivery or timing. Your choice of bumper sticker message : "Restrict Criminals Not us" or "Criminals Don't Register Guns" If paying by credit card, we will provide you with a link to a secure credit card payment system with directions. If paying by check, we will provide you with check details and where to send it, |
2025 Raffle Winners - Drawn 5PM May 18th
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MCA to start raffle ticket sales in January at Winter 2025 sportsmen/women events. Also tickets can be requested to be sold at your club, club events, and amongst friends/family/co-workers. email [email protected] . There is now 30 items donated and procured for the raffle, and still accepting donations.
Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 ; New England Fishing Expo, Marlboro Best Western Royal Plaza, there is a fee for admission
Feb 21, 22, 23 , Springfield Sportsman's Show , Big E Fairgrounds, there is a fee for admission.
March 8&9 Firearm Show, Big E Fairgrounds, there is a fee for admission
Marlboro Gun Show, March 17 & 18, Royal Plaza Rte 20
Tickets are available for clubs, FFLs and MCA supporters to sell at their club, business, special events; email [email protected] to make arrangements to secure tickets to sell and raffle flyers.
MCA will also have tickets for sale at these County League Banquets:
* Worcester County (March 22nd),
* Bristol County (April 25th),
* Berkshire County (April 5th),
* Plymouth County (April 12th)
Drawing will be May 18th, 4PM at the Somerset Sportsman's Club, in Swansea, MA
Somerset Sportsman's Club
262 Baker Road
Swansea, MA 02777
Google Map Directions
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Our Mission
To promote, protect, and restore outdoor pursuits in Massachusetts including hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife management, habitat and species management, public access, outdoor recreation and firearm ownership to the general end that the present and succeeding generations may continue to enjoy and to use these great natural resources.
Our Purpose
To make sportsmen and women a powerful political voice by forming an alliance of sportsmen organizations with organizations sharing the MCA’s mission and values. Individually we are weak, but together we are strong. The Massachusetts Conservation Alliance was reformed in June of 2018. It originated from years of working with numerous sportsmen’s organizations on hundreds of different issues. The service and representation of our members is our absolute highest priority.
Our Commitment to MASSACHUSETTS
Sportsmen and women are the backbone of American fish and wildlife conservation. Together we have been responsible for the conservation and recovery of species across the country and have worked tirelessly to promote our deep-rooted traditions. Doing so means that we must stand together in our efforts to support science based fish and wildlife management and stand ready to defend our rights. If we want responsible – science based – management of our resources we must stand together! Based on extensive input from Massachusetts sportsmen and women, here are our goals and commitments:
- To educate the public concerning the American heritages of hunting, trapping and fishing
- To promote, support and expand opportunities for sport fishing and hunting throughout the Commonwealth
- To promote and explain field sports, wildlife conservation and scientific wildlife management practices through literature, films, the press, television, social media, the internet, and radio
- Promote and protect all fish and wildlife management tools necessary to conserve all species
- Proactive participation in legislative, regulatory, administrative and judicial policy-making decisions affecting Massachusetts’s natural resources and their uses
- Defend and protect the right of individuals to keep, use, and bear firearms
- To do any and all things· that are necessary for, or incident to, the purposes hereinbefore stated