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I would like to make everyone aware what is going on in Readington as a result of a family pet being "accidentally" shot by a bow hunter. Story here: Family dog killed by crossbow hunter who mistook beloved pet for coyote | NJ.com As a result, the township committee has proposed a new ordinance that would require ALL property under 6 acres that is hunted on, the owner must notify all immediately adjacent properties AND the town (open to OPRA requests) via certified mail that there will be hunting on your property. Additionally, you must post the property with your name, dates you will be hunting, and what type of weapon you will be using (compound, xbow, muzzy, shotgun, rim/center fire). I was able to postpone the vote tonight by asking a few questions and generally speaking out against this but I need everyones help to to properly educate the committee and support no further inconvenience for hunters. None of the committee members are hunters and this is purely a knee jerk reaction to some idiot that killed a dog. This has also gotten the attention of our state legislatures and they are proposing Tonka's Law which will increase the bow range back to 450' from it's current 150'. This will affect all bow hunters. Article hear: Tonka's Law, named for dog shot by hunter, unveiled on Facebook | NJ.com This ordinance will be on the committees next agenda which is scheduled for 11/20 and the one member pushing this insisted that it will be voted on at this time. Please spread the word and attend the meeting! I'll post the agenda once it's published.