September 2025
2025 fishing & hunting seasons
September 6: Harold Parker State Forest Family Fishing Festival, Andover – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish class at Sudden Pond at Harold Parker State Forest (17 Middleton Road in Andover) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. Contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov or (508) 389-6309 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the Friends of Harold Parker State Forest.
September 6: Disabled American Veterans Fishing Festival, Hudson – This family friendly fishing event open to disabled veterans and their families. The event will be held at Riverside Rod and Gun Club (16 Wilkins Street in Hudson) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. No pre-registration is required; contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov or (508) 389-6309 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with the Riverside Rod and Gun Club, and the Hudson AMVETS.
September 9: Family Fishing Clinic, Milton– Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Turners Pond (get directions), from 5–7 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 Milton Recreation Department.
September 10: Family Fishing Clinic, Sudbury – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (get directions), from 5–7 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 US Fish and Wildlife Service.
September 11: Family Fishing Clinic, Easton – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at New Pond (get directions), from 5–7 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 Easton Recreation Department.
September 15: Fly Fishing 101, Marlborough – Come learn to fly fish at the Marlboro Fish and Game Association (get directions), from 4–7 p.m. In this class, participants will learn about fly fishing gear, how to rig, and cast a fly rod, as well as tips on how to fly fish. This class is designed for beginning fly anglers (age 15+). Bring your own fly fishing gear or borrow ours. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; click here to register. Contact Jim Lagacy for more information at jim.lagacy@mass.gov.
September 16: Family Fishing Clinic, Grafton – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Silver Lake Beach (get directions), from 5–7 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 Grafton Recreation Department.
September 17: Fisheries and Wildlife Board Meeting, Westborough and Online – The September monthly business meeting of the Fisheries and Wildlife Board will be held at 11:00 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: 135357. Or join by phone: (929) 205-6099 with Webinar ID: 859 4934 2134 and Passcode: 135357.
September 18: Family Fishing Clinic, Wellesley– Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Morses Pond (get directions), from 5–7 p.m. Bring your fishing equipment or borrow ours; limited equipment and bait will be provided. Open to the public, pre-registration is required; call 781-235-2370 to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program and the Wellesley Recreation Department.
September 20: Reel Fun Fishing Day at Deer Island, Winthrop– Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to saltwater fish event at the Deer Island Fishing Pier (get directions), from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 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, MA Division of Marine Fisheries, MA Water Resources Authority, The National Park Service, Boston Harbor Islands, Boston Harbor Now, and Save the Harbor Save the Bay.
September 23: Fire and Wildlife Habitat: A Natural Process and Management Tool Webinar, Virtual – Join MassWildlife at noon for a Zoom webinar about MassWildlife’s Prescribed Fire Program. Prescribed Fire Program Manager Caren Caljouw will provide an overview of fire's ecological role on the landscape and the history of MassWildlife's prescribed fire program. She will demonstrate why fire is an important habitat management tool in Massachusetts, and showcase examples of how MassWildlife uses prescribed fire to conserve wildlife and improve habitat conditions. Habitat Biologist and Burn Boss Ben Mazzei will describe his recent experience on a wildfire deployment in Alaska with the Mass Inter-Agency wildfire crew and how that work not only helps communities at risk in other parts of the country but contributes to skills and training at home on prescribed fire.
September 23: Saltwater Surfcasting Clinic, Mashpee – Join us for a free clinic to learn how to surf cast at South Cape Beach State Park in Mashpee (get directions), from 4–7 p.m. This event is open to members of the public 15 years of age and older. Pre-registration is required; click here to register. This event is being held in cooperation with the MassWildlife's Angler Education Program, the Division of Marine Fisheries, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Town of Mashpee.
September 24: Family Fishing Clinic, Lexington – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Old Reservoir (get directions), from 5–7 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 Lexington Recreation Department.
September 24: Deer Scouting, Virtual – Join us for a virtual class at 6 p.m. to learn about deer scouting! MassWildlife staff will share tips for finding areas to hunt, demonstrate how to use online maps to identify good deer habitat, and describe what sign to look for while scouting in the field. This class will be taught through Zoom. Registration is required. Click here to register.
September 25: Family Fishing Clinic, Lincoln/Sudbury – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Camp Sewataro Fishing Pond (get directions), from 5–7 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 Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education Program.
September 25: Living with Black Bears Presentation, New Salem – Join this in-person presentation with MassWildlife Wildlife Technician, Shasta Slade, to learn about black bear biology and behavior and how communities can take effective steps to coexist with bears. This free event is hosted at the New Salem Public Library on Thurs., Sept. 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Contact the New Salem Public Library with questions.
September 27: Fearing Pond Family Fishing Festival, Plymouth – Join the fun at this family friendly, learn to fish class at Fearing Pond in the Myles Standish State Forest (get directions) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. No pre-registration is required; contact Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov or (508) 389-6309 for more information. This event is being held in cooperation with the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
September 28: Run for Nature, Lowell – Join MassWildlife at the Run for Nature to support access to nature for all by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust. Sign up for a 5K, 10K, or kids' fun run. Stop by MassWildlife's table and enjoy family activities. Find details and register here.
September 30: Family Fishing Clinic, Medway – Join us for a free, family friendly, learn to fish clinic at Choate Park 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 Grafton Recreation Department.
October 2025
October 2: Fall Turkey Hunting, Virtual – Join members of the NWTF and staff from MassWildlife for a one hour virtual panel discussion focused on fall turkey hunting. Topics will include laws and regulations, fall turkey hunting tactics and strategies, and fall turkey calling. The class will be taught through Zoom from 6–7 p.m. Registration is required. Click here to register.
October 8: Waterfowl Hunting 101, Virtual – Join MassWildlife staff and partners to learn all about waterfowl hunting. Topics include basic waterfowl biology and identification, laws and regulations, gear and equipment, and hunting strategies/techniques for beginner waterfowl hunters. The class will be taught through Zoom from 6–8 p.m. Registration is required. Click here to register.
October 22: Coexisting with Black Bears Presentation, Sturbridge – Join this in-person presentation with MassWildlife's Community Engagement Biologist, Meghan Crawford, to learn about black bear biology and how communities can take effective steps to coexist with bears. This free event is hosted by Opacum Land Trust on Wed., Oct. 22, 6–7 p.m. at Rapscallion Pub. Registration is required. Click here to learn more and register.
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