Hunting Deer in Massachusetts | Mass.gov

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To manage the size of Massachusetts' deer population, MassWildlife regulates hunting during 3 distinct seasons using 15 wildlife management zones. Right now, we estimate that there are more than 100,000 deer across the state. The Fisheries and Wildlife Board oversees changes to the hunting seasons, bag limits, and antlerless deer permit numbers.

Top tasks for Hunting Deer in Massachusetts

View deer hunting regulations and dates

Buy a surplus Antlerless Deer Permit

All other tasks for Hunting Deer in Massachusetts

Apply for an Antlerless Deer Permit

Get your Youth Deer Hunt Permit

Learn about the Blue Hills Deer Hunt

Report your deer harvest

Learn about the Quabbin Reservation Deer Hunt

Buy a surplus Anterless Deer Permit

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Deer harvest data

Massachusetts Guide to Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, and Trapping Laws

Youth Deer Hunt day

Deer hunt for paraplegic hunters

Who needs a hunting license, permits and stamps?

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Results from annual Massachusetts hunter survey

Massachusetts General Laws: Inland Fisheries and Game

Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR)

Wildlife management zone map (PDF 625.07 KB)

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