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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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Buy your hunting license 
2017 MA hunting, freshwater fishing, & trapping season summary 

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Who needs a hunting license, permits and stamps? 
Game Animal Hunting Regulations  
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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Massachusetts General Laws: Inland Fisheries and Game and other Natural Resources
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