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New Fish Identification Brochure
A new full color, illustrated brochure of the Freshwater Fishes of Massachusetts is available from the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). The brochure includes pictures of most of the freshwater fish species found in Massachusetts and is packed with information that will be valuable for any conservationist with an interest in ponds, streams or rivers. Available to pick up at MassWildlife District offices, Westboro and Boston offices and MassWildlife hatcheries. To obtain a copy by mail, send a self-addressed, business sized 61-cent stamped to: Fish Brochure, MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough, MA 01581.
Reptile Guide Featured In Magazine
A special issue of Massachusetts Wildlife magazine will be devoted exclusively to reptiles! The Field Guide to the Reptiles of Massachusetts will feature information on breeding, feeding habits, range, habitat, and conservation issues. Massachusetts Wildlife is printed for its subscribers, so subscribe now to guarantee that you receive a copy of this very special guide in August.
Target Fish Community Technical Report
A technical report summarizing the Division's efforts to describe target fish communities for many major rivers in the state.
Skunk and Raccoon Fact Sheets
New fact sheets about skunks and raccoons are found in the Living With Wildlife page of the website. Also a new page on Living with Neighborhood Wildlife that provides a general overview on the kinds of animals that live near people has been posted.