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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
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Game Animal Regulations

Hunting Migratory Game Birds in Massachusetts

Find season dates, bag limits, and waterfowl zones for hunting migratory birds, such as ducks and geese.

Here, you can learn about the state and federal government regulations for hunting migratory game birds. You can also take the Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey, which is required annually if you want to hunt woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, ducks, or geese.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

View migratory game bird regulations  Buy your hunting license 

All other tasks

Buy your federal duck stamp  Complete the Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey  View woodcock hunting regulations 

What you need to know

Who needs a hunting license, permits and stamps? 

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Additional Resources

Massachusetts General Laws: Inland Fisheries and Game
Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR)
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