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Hunting Pheasants in Massachusetts

Find hunting regulations and pheasant stocking information.

Every year, MassWildlife stocks an average of 40,000 pheasants on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and other lands open to the public. These birds are stocked for recreational hunting and are paid for by revenue from license fees.

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Top tasks

View pheasant hunting regulations 
Buy your hunting license 

All other tasks

Download game bird hunting log 

What you need to know

Pheasant stocking Western District  
Pheasant stocking Connecticut Valley District  
Pheasant stocking Central District  
Pheasant stocking Northeast District  
Pheasant stocking Southeast District  
Young Adult Pheasant Hunt Program 

Related Services

Additional Resources

Massachusetts Guide to Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, and Trapping Laws
Wildlife Management Area regulations
321 CMR 3.00: Hunting
Massachusetts General Laws: Inland Fisheries and Game
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