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Hunting Regulations

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

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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2019 season date summary  Game Animal Hunting Regulations  

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Buy your hunting license  Answers to common hunting questions  MassWildlife Lands Viewer 

What you need to know

Who needs a hunting license, permits and stamps?  Guide to Massachusetts hunting, freshwater fishing, and trapping regulations   Learn about harvest reporting  Wildlife Management Area regulations  321 CMR 3.00: Hunting 

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Additional Resources

Massachusetts General Laws: Inland Fisheries and Game and other Natural Resources
Landowner liability
Migratory game bird hunting regulations
Apply for a crossbow permit
Wildlife management zone map (PDF 625.07 KB)
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