August 2025
2025 fishing & hunting seasons
August 5: Archery 101 Class, Lenox – Join MassWildlife for this free event to learn all about archery at George L. Darey Housatonic Valley WMA (get directions), 5 – 7 p.m. During this class, experienced MassWildlife staff will introduce you to archery basics and help you practice on the range. You can bring your own equipment or borrow ours. These events are geared towards new archers. This class is full. Click here to be added to the waitlist.
August 7: Family Fishing Clinic, Wilmington– Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Silver Lake (get directions), 5:30 – 7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register or contact the Wilmington Memorial Library at (978) 658-2967 for more information.
August 8–10: MassWildlife at Huntstock, Westminster – Swing by MassWildlife's booth at Huntstock, a 3-day hunting expo and festival! Enjoy hunting seminars, demonstrations, food trucks, music, and live podcasts, as well as the chance to win equipment and other prizes. Click here for tickets and more information. Use the discount code masswildlife to get 20% off tickets.
August 9: Family Fishing Clinic, Goshen – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at DAR State Forest - Upper Highland Lake Access (get directions), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register.
August 20: Fisheries and Wildlife Board Meeting, Westborough and Online – The August monthly business meeting of the Fisheries and Wildlife Board will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough. Interested persons can attend the meeting either in person or via a Zoom video webinar. Click here to join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device with Passcode: 450450. Or join by phone: (929) 205-6099 with Webinar ID: 894 6444 5622 and Passcode: 450450.
August 20: Coexisting with Black Bears Presentation, Sudbury – Join this in-person presentation with MassWildlife's Community Engagement Biologist, Meghan Crawford, to learn about black bear biology and behavior and how communities can take effective steps to prevent conflict and coexist with bears. This free event is hosted by the Sudbury Valley Trustees at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury on Wed., August 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Open to the public; click here to register.
August 21: Fly Fishing 101, Turners Falls – Come learn to fly fish at Great Falls Discovery Center (get directions), from 5–8 p.m. In this class, participants will learn about fly fishing gear, how to rig, and cast a fly rod, as well as tips on how to fly fish. This class is designed for beginning fly anglers (age 15+). Bring your own fly fishing gear or borrow ours. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. Contact Jim Lagacy for more information at jim.lagacy@mass.gov.
August 23: Family Fishing Clinic, Brockton – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Waldo Lake (in DW Field Park; get directions), 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register.
August 26: Family Fishing Clinic, Westborough – Join MassWildlife for a free, family friendly fishing clinic at Lake Chauncy in Westborough (get directions) from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register or contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov.
August 27: Family Fishing Clinic, Gill – Join MassWildlife for a free, family friendly fishing clinic at the Barton Cove Day use area in (get directions) from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. This is in cooperation with the Greenfield Public Library, and First Light Power Resources. Open to the public, pre-registration required; click here to register or contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov.
August 28: Family Fishing Clinic, Cheshire – Join MassWildlife for a free, family friendly fishing clinic at Cheshire Reservoir (get directions) from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration required: click here to register or contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov.
September 2025
September 6: Harold Parker State Forest Family Fishing Festival, Andover – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish class at Sudden Pond at Harold Parker State Forest (17 Middleton Road in Andover) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. Contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov or (508) 389-6309 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the Friends of Harold Parker State Forest.
September 6: Disabled American Veterans Fishing Festival, Hudson – This family friendly fishing event open to disabled veterans and their families. The event will be held at Riverside Rod and Gun Club (16 Wilkins Street in Hudson) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. No pre-registration is required; contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov or (508) 389-6309 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with the Riverside Rod and Gun Club, and the Hudson AMVETS.
September 9: Family Fishing Clinic, Milton– Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Turners Pond (get directions), from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Milton Recreation Department.
September 10: Family Fishing Clinic, Sudbury – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (get directions), from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
September 11: Family Fishing Clinic, Easton – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at New Pond (get directions), from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Easton Recreation Department.
September 15: Fly Fishing 101, Marlborough – Come learn to fly fish at the Marlboro Fish and Game Association (get directions), from 4–7 p.m. In this class, participants will learn about fly fishing gear, how to rig, and cast a fly rod, as well as tips on how to fly fish. This class is designed for beginning fly anglers (age 15+). Bring your own fly fishing gear or borrow ours. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. Contact Jim Lagacy for more information at jim.lagacy@mass.gov.
September 16: Family Fishing Clinic, Grafton – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Silver Lake Beach (get directions), from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Grafton Recreation Department.
September 23: Saltwater Surfcasting Clinic, Mashpee – Join us for a free clinic to learn how to surf cast at South Cape Beach State Park in Mashpee (get directions), from 4–7 p.m. This event is open to members of the public 15 years of age and older. Pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program, the Division of Marine Fisheries, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Town of Mashpee.
September 24: Family Fishing Clinic, Lexington – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Old Reservoir (get directions), from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Lexington Recreation Department.
September 25: Family Fishing Clinic, Lincoln/Sudbury – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Camp Sewataro Fishing Pond (get directions), from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education Program.
September 27: Fearing Pond Family Fishing Festival, Plymouth – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish class at Fearing Pond in the Myles Standish State Forest (get directions) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. No pre-registration is required; contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov or (508) 389-6309 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
September 28: Run for Nature, Lowell – Join MassWildlife at the Run for Nature to support access to nature for all by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust. Sign up for a 5K, 10K, or kids' fun run. Stop by MassWildlife's table and enjoy family activities. Find details and register here.
September 30: Family Fishing Clinic, Medway – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Choate Park Pond (get directions), from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Grafton Recreation Department.
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