Department of Fish and Game

MISSION

To exercise stewardship responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife species, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats required to support these resources; to conserve and restore the state's rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, wild lands, and coastal waters; and to ensure the responsible practice of hunting, trapping, and fishing both inland and marine.

Web Site

Organization Chart

Governing Laws

Statutes

MGL C. 21A s. 7

Departments; commissioners, appointment, removal, qualifications, functions, salary

MGL C. 21A s. 8

Organization of departments; powers, duties and functions

MGL C. 21A s. 11B

Public Access Board-see c.26,2003,sec.116

MGL C. 130 s. 1-105

Marine Fish and Fisheries

MGL C. 131 s. 1-92

Inland Fisheries and Game and other Natural Resources

MGL C. 131A s. 1-7

Massachusetts Endangered Species Act

Regulations

320 CMR

Department Of Fish And Game

321 CMR

Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

322 CMR

Division of Marine Fisheries

324 CMR

Public Access Board

801 CMR

322 Division Of Marine Fisheries

801 CMR 402

321 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Fees