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December 2012

  • 2013 LICENSES GO ON SALE DECEMBER 1
  • GIVE A GIFT ON THE WILD SIDE!
  • JOIN THE 113TH CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
  • ENDANGERED SPECIES FACT SHEETS
  • SIGN UP FOR HUNTER EDUCATION IN 2013
  • NEW VIDEO ON BLAZE ORANGE
  • BROODSTOCK SALMON STOCKING UPDATE
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November 2012

  • REPORT VERNAL POOLS AND RARE SPECIES ONLINE
  • AVOID DECORATING WITH INVASIVE PLANTS!
  • EXOTIC PETS ILLEGAL IN MASSACHUSETTS
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 2012

  • AUTUMN OUTDOOR SAFETY TIPS
  • WILDLIFE HABITAT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR LANDOWNERS
  • ANTLERLESS DEER PERMIT SALES BEGIN OCTOBER 9
  • FALL TROUT STOCKING BEGINS
  • REMINDER: REPORT YOUR GAME AT A CHECK STATION, NOT ONLINE
  • DEER HUNTING OPPORTUNITY FOR PARAPLEGIC HUNTERS
  • REMINDER: NEW ADDRESS FOR FIELD HQ OFFICE
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September 2012

  • MASSWILDLIFE’S FIELD HEADQUARTERS MOVING TO A TEMPORARY HOME
  • NO ONLINE GAME CHECKING THIS FALL
  • MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASONS SET
  • FALL FISHING EVENTS
  • PADDLING A KAYAK OR CANOE? WEAR YOUR LIFEJACKET!
  • GET THE FAMILY OUTDOORS AT THE MASS OUTDOOR EXPO!
  • DRIVERS, BRAKE FOR MOOSE AND DEER THIS FALL!
  • DFW CONTRIBUTES TO STICKWORK SCULPTURE AT SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS, SPRINGFIELD
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August 2012

  • NEW ANTLERLESS DEER PERMIT INSTANT AWARD SYSTEM
  • NEW HIP SURVEY PROCEDURE FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTERS
  • EARLY GOOSE SEASON DATES
  • CORRECTIONS--SQUIRREL SEASON DATES AND 2011 QUABBIN DEER HARVEST FIGURES
  • BOATERS! PLEASE REPORT ENTANGLED MARINE ANIMALS AT SEA
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 2012

  • JULY 16 DEER PERMIT DEADLINE WITH NEW APPLICATION PROCESS
  • 2011 DEER HARVEST TOTALS
  • THE EAGLETS ARE FLYING
  • FAMILY CAMPING REGISTRATION OPENS
  • CITIZEN SCIENTISTS--MASSWILDLIFE NEEDS YOUR HELP ON BATS, TURKEYS, AND RABBITS
  • NEW HUNTERS! SIGN UP NOW FOR COURSES
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 2012

  • FREE FISHING ON FRESH AND SALT WATER JUNE 2 & 3
  • CRITTERS OF THE MONTH--TURTLES!
  • ANTLERLESS DEER PERMIT APPLICATION DEADLINE JULY 16
  • CITIZEN SCIENTISTS: HELP MASSWILDLIFE COUNT TURKEY FAMILIES
  • REPORTING SUMMER FISH KILLS
  • GETTING THE LEAD OUT FOR HABITAT RESTORATION
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 2012

  • GO FISH! (FOR FREE)
  • CITIZEN SCIENTISTS NEEDED TO IDENTIFY TURTLE CROSSINGS
  • RECORD BREAKING CARP CAUGHT IN SHREWSBURY
  • KEEP WILDLIFE WILD, LEAVE YOUNG WILDLIFE ALONE
  • PEREGRINE CAM GOES LIVE AT UMASS AMHERST
  • TISA HONORED BY BERKSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE OF SPORTSMEN
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 2012

  • NEW ENGLAND COTTONTAILS STILL NEED YOUR HELP
  • HELP MASSWILDLIFE STOCK SALMON FRY
  • REMEMBER ENDANGERED SPECIES ON YOUR STATE TAX FORM
  • BOATERS, WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET!
  • TURKEY HUNTING REMINDERS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 2012

  • PLEASE DON'T FEED THE BEARS!
  • SPRING INTO TROUT STOCKING
  • REMEMBER ENDANGERED SPECIES ON YOUR STATE TAX FORM
  • GOT OUTDOOR-ORIENTED TEENS? CONSIDER JUNIOR CONSERVATION CAMP
  • 2011 FRESHWATER SPORTFISH AWARD WINNERS HONORED
  • REPORT PUBLISHED ON FACTORS AFFECTING RIVER FISH COMMUNITIES
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 2012

  • KEEP AN EYE ON THE ICE!
  • NEW ANTLERLESS DEER PERMIT PROCEDURES
  • JDS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF CONNECTING CHILDREN WITH NATURE
  • EAGLE COUNT RESULTS
  • ENTER AN OUTDOOR RECREATION MOBILE APP CONTEST!
  • MARCH TO CONSERVATION CONFERENCES
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 2012

  • HISTORIC HABITAT PROTECTION PROJECT IN LEVERETT AND SHUTESBURY
  • OUTDOOR USERS: THANK A LANDOWNER TODAY
  • EAGLE COUNT DATE CHANGE
  • MASSWILDLIFE AT HOME SHOWS AND SPORTSMENS SHOWS
  • HOUSING APPEAL FOR WOOD DUCKS IN MASSACHUSETTS
  • 2011 PRELIMINARY ARCHERY AND SHOTGUN DEER SEASON RESULTS
  • UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS

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Last Updated: December 4, 2012