Hunting Regulations

MASSWILDLIFE OFFICES AND HATCHERIES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WMAS ARE OPEN, FISHING AND HUNTING ARE STILL ALLOWED. Go to Mass.gov/news/masswildlife-covid-19-response for more information.

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.