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Hunting Regulations

If you're planning to go hunting in Massachusetts, you need to know the rules.

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These pages provide a summary of the regulations and statutes that relate to hunting and trapping in Massachusetts. Regulations are set annually by the Fisheries and Wildlife Board. The first thing you’ll need is a hunting or sporting license.

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2023 hunting season date summary  2023 Massachusetts Fishing & Hunting Guide  View wildlife management zone map 

List of general hunting rules and hunting prohibitions  Hunting licenses, permits, and stamps  Gun ownership in Massachusetts  Wildlife Management Area regulations 

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2023-2024 migratory game bird regulations (English, PDF 3.07 MB)
MassWildlife Lands Viewer  Code of Massachusetts Regulations, 321 CMR 3.00  Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131 

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