Governor Maura Healey is hoping to expand hunting in Massachusetts. 

On Thursday, she announced she would file legislation to allow hunting on Sundays.  The bill would also expand crossbow hunting and reduce setback distances for bow hunting and falconry. 

The majority of feedback supported the hunting changes, citing the need to modernize hunting laws to better meet wildlife management goals.  Without population management through hunting, overabundant wildlife can lead to forest degradation and other issues.