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Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations PDF icon - This publication contains the hunting seasons and bag limits for migratory birds (ducks, geese, woodcock and other birds). These regulations are set annually by the Fisheries and Wildlife Board in late August.

Hunting & Fishing GuideGuide to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping PDF icon (1.5 MB) - This publication for hunters and anglers is updated annually with information on hunting and fishing seasons, bag and creel limits, summaries of laws and regulations, and other information. This version is a stripped-down version of the full color document and is ADA compliant.

Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping --Full-color regular size edition. (Requires Adobe Flash Player, a free software download from Adobe) This is an external link to the Guide's publisher. This is the complete guide and includes the full content of the printed guide available at license vendor locations.

Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping--Enlarged print edition PDF icon (13.6 MB) This is an external link to the Guide's publisher. This full color version is suitable to print on 11 x 17" paper.

Pocket Reference Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping PDF icon (968 KB)-- This is an external link to the Guide's publisher. A handy 4-page color publication containing only the hunting, fishing and trapping seasons and bag limits, Sportfish Awards information, Sunrise-Sunset table and contact information for the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Environmental Police.

Trapping and Furbearer Regulations PDF icon - All regulations and laws pertaining to trapping during the furbearer seasons are in this publication. This document is also available in hard copy at District offices and the Westborough office.

Marine (Saltwater) Fishing and Shellfish Regulations - An external link to the Division of Marine Fisheries, the agency in charge of commercial fishing, shellfish permits, and recreational saltwater fishing.