October 2024
October 1: Deer Scouting Class, Virtual – MassWildlife staff from across the state will talk about basic deer biology, share tips for finding areas to hunt by using online mapping tools to identify good deer habitat, and describe what physical sign to look for while scouting in the field. This class will be taught through Zoom from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Once registered, you will receive an email with the event reminder and link to the Zoom meeting. Registration is required; register now.
October 1: Adult Fishing Clinic, Newton – Join us for a free learn to fish clinic at Auburndale Cove (get directions), from 2–4 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to adults 45 years and older, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.
October 1: All About Bats Presentation, Virtual – The Worcester Public Library is hosting a public presentation on Wednesday, October 1st at 7pm virtually on Zoom. The presentation will be led by MassWildlife’s Bat Conservation Program Coordinator, Jen Longsdorf, and will discuss bat biology, common myths, and conservation efforts. Registration is required; click here to register.
October 2: Fisheries and Wildlife Board Meeting, Westborough and Online – The October monthly business meeting of the Fisheries and Wildlife Board will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough. Interested persons can attend the meeting either in person or via a Zoom video webinar. Click here to join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device with Passcode: 745745. Or join by phone: (929) 205-6099 with Webinar ID: 898 7485 1049 and Passcode: 745745.
October 3: Family Fishing Clinic, Andover – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Pomps Pond (get directions), from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Andover Recreation Department.
October 5: Deer Hunting 101, Westborough – Join staff from the National Wild Turkey Federation and MassWildlife to learn about white-tailed deer biology, deer hunting regulations, scouting, tree stands, tips for during the hunt, and what to do after the hunt. This class is from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. This class is full; click here to be added to the waitlist.
October 6: Scouting for Deer, Taunton – Come scouting with MassWildlife staff and learn what to look for when scouting for deer at the Erwin S. Wilder WMA from 9 – 11 a.m. During this two-hour class, participants will walk with instructors as they point out different sign and features to look for when scouting for deer. This class is full; click here to be added to the waitlist.
October 14 : Mentoring Mondays: Hunting and Fishing Q&A, Virtual – Get answers to your hunting and fishing questions during virtual mentoring sessions on the second Monday of the month! A panel of expert hunters and anglers will start each event with a brief presentation on a featured topic, then participants can ask questions about anything related to hunting or fishing in Massachusetts. October's featured topics are pheasant and waterfowl hunting. This event takes place virtually via Zoom from 6–7 p.m. Registration is required; click here to register. Once registered, you will receive an email with the event reminder and link to the meeting.
October 17: All About Bats Presentation, Virtual – The Memorial Hall Library is hosting a public presentation on Thursday, October 17th at 7 pm on Zoom. The presentation will be led by MassWildlife’s Bat Conservation Program Coordinator, Jen Longsdorf, and will discuss bat biology, common myths, and conservation efforts. Registration is required; click here to register.
Questions about an event?
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Event accommodations
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