You must report your black bear harvest within 48 hours.
The easiest way to report a harvest is online using MassFishHunt, but you can also go to an official check station.
- This page, Report your black bear harvest, is offered by
- Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Report your black bear harvest
Contacts
MassWildlife
The Details
What you need
Upon harvesting a black bear, you must immediately fill out and attach the paper tag from your permit the carcass. Your game must remain intact (other than field dressing), with the harvest tag attached, until it is reported and prepared for food or taxidermy purposes. Until you have reported the bear, some portion of the carcass must be visible while transporting it.
How to report
1. Go to MassFishHunt.mass.gov and select "Log In."
NEW: MassFishHunt was updated May 7, 2025. Click here for instructions to log into the new system and find your account information.
2. Once logged in, you will automatically be taken to your customer dashboard where you can view your licenses, permits, and stamps. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view current and upcoming harvest reports to see your available harvest reports.
3. Click "Submit" next to the harvest report you need to complete.
4. You will be prompted to answer a series of questions. To answer some of the questions, you will need to examine the animal. When finished, click “Submit.”
5. You will have a chance to review the information you entered. After reviewing, click “Submit” (or click “Back” to edit your answers).
6. A message containing your confirmation number will appear after you submit your report. IMPORTANT: You must write this number on the harvest tag (which should still be attached to the harvested animal), where it shall remain until the animal is processed for food or taxidermy.
More info
Once you submit your report, you can't edit any information. If you made an error, contact MassWildlife during business hours at (508) 389-6300. Business hours are 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday. Outside of these hours you will need to contact the Environmental Police at (800) 632-8075.