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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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