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check this page often for information on the latest news, seasonal happenings,
and events at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife).
NEW WILDLIFE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children Children is an early childhood wildlife education activity guide that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the outdoor world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, it provides a foundation for developing positive impressions about nature while also building lifelong social and cognitive skills. Educators attending the 1-day workshop will receive a copy of the guide. Workshops in several areas of the state have already been scheduled through June. More Information on Growing Up WILD.
DFW FOREST CERTIFICATION PUBLIC COMMENTS AND AGENCY RESPONSES ONLINE
As part of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's (DFW) forest
re-certification efforts, a summary of the public comments received
and the agency's responses to those comments have been posted
on-line.
2010 ONLINE LICENSE AVAILABILITY
2010 Fishing, Hunting, and Sporting Licenses are now available for purchase from the Department of Fish and Game's MassOutdoors system. Please note that an administrative handling fee will be charged to defray expenses. This fee will be identified and itemized in your Shopping Cart prior to making payment. Your credit card statement will identify all transactions as "MassOutdoors".
Licenses are also available at state
offices and authorized
vendor locations.
CHECK OUT THE GREAT OUTDOORS BLOG
A new blog dedicated to engaging and informing Massachusetts residents and visitors about the Commonwealth’s outdoor activities and events, wildlife, state parks and forests, and local agriculture was launched in mid-November. The blog can be found at: http://environment.blog.state.ma.us.
The Great Outdoors blog will tell you about outdoor activities, wildlife, and local farms, as well as offer suggestions for places to explore, hike, fish, hunt, or go boating around the state. A great tool for planning a day-trip, weekend or family vacation, the blog will cover topics like recipes for cooking locally grown produce, the hikes in Massachusetts, field reports from biologists and park personnell, when to volunteer to count bald eagles, where to tour local wineries, and the best stocked fishing holes.
Freshwater Fish Identification Brochure
A
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, Westborough and Boston offices and MassWildlife hatcheries. To obtain a copy by mail, send a self-addressed, business-sized, 61-cent stamped envelope to:
Fish Brochure
MassWildlife Field Headquarters
1 Rabbit Hill Rd
Westborough, MA 01581