Official websites use .mass.gov

A .mass.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Massachusetts.
Secure websites use HTTPS certificate

A lock icon ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Fishing & Hunting
Hunting
Hunting Regulations

Log in links for this page

MassFishHunt

This page, Hunting Regulations, is offered by
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Hunting Regulations

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

LOG IN:

MassFishHunt

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.

Featured

2022 hunting season date summary 2022 Massachusetts Fishing & Hunting Guide

General hunting regulations

Game animal regulations

Harvest reporting and harvest data

Hunting safety

More resources for hunters

Open PDF file, 625.07 KB, for Wildlife Management Zones (PDF 625.07 KB)
Open PDF file, 1.86 MB, for 2021-2022 migratory game bird regulations (PDF 1.86 MB)
MassWildlife Lands Viewer
Code of Massachusetts Regulations, 321 CMR 3.00
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131
Open PDF file, 14.76 MB, for 2022 Massachusetts Fishing and Hunting Guide (PDF 14.76 MB)

Related Services

Image credits: MassWildlife