Department of Fish and Game

The Department of Fish & Game works to preserve the state's natural resources and exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife species, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats that support them.

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Address

251 Causeway St., #400, Boston, MA 02114

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Phone

Main (617) 626-1500

Open M-F 8:45 a.m.-5.pm.

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DFG Staff Directory View

Fax

(617) 626-1505

Who we serve

The Department of Fish and Game is responsible for conserving the commonwealth’s natural resources while also providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. The Department issues licenses for hunting, trapping, recreational fishing, and commercial fishing.

Featured services

Recreational Saltwater Fishing

Freshwater Fishing Information

Where to Hunt in Massachusetts

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MassWildlife Trout Stocking Program

Massachusetts Hunter Education Program

Fishing and Boating Access

River Restoration: Streamflow

River Restoration: Dam Removal

Department of Fish and Game Public Records Request

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Recent news & announcements from Department of Fish and Game

Press Release

MassWildlife Releases 53 Endangered Turtles as Part of Successful Restoration Effort

6/01/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Press Release

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Baker, State Environmental Officials, Local Youth Stock Trout at Boston’s Jamaica Pond

4/26/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grants to Restore Rivers, Increase Climate Readiness

2/16/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Wildlife Habitat Management Grants to Local Projects

1/03/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Over $500K in Funds to Assist Municipalities and Conservation Organizations
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding to Communities for Recreational Fishing Access Projects

12/15/2017 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $500,000 in Funding for Wildlife Habitat Improvement Projects

10/11/2017 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Funding for Grant Program Increased By $200,000

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Upcoming Events from Department of Fish and Game

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Department of Fish and Game (DFG)

The Department of Fish & Game works to preserve the state's natural resources and exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife species, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats that support them.

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Phone

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Fax

Who we serve

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Recent news & announcements from Department of Fish and Game

MassWildlife Releases 53 Endangered Turtles as Part of Successful Restoration Effort

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Baker, State Environmental Officials, Local Youth Stock Trout at Boston’s Jamaica Pond

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grants to Restore Rivers, Increase Climate Readiness

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Wildlife Habitat Management Grants to Local Projects

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding to Communities for Recreational Fishing Access Projects

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $500,000 in Funding for Wildlife Habitat Improvement Projects

Upcoming Events from Department of Fish and Game

Locations of Department of Fish and Game

Department of Fish and Game (DFG)

The Department of Fish & Game works to preserve the state's natural resources and exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife species, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats that support them.

Contact Us

Address

Phone

Online

Fax

Who we serve

Featured services

More services

Recent news & announcements from Department of Fish and Game

MassWildlife Releases 53 Endangered Turtles as Part of Successful Restoration Effort

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Baker, State Environmental Officials, Local Youth Stock Trout at Boston’s Jamaica Pond

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grants to Restore Rivers, Increase Climate Readiness

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Wildlife Habitat Management Grants to Local Projects

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding to Communities for Recreational Fishing Access Projects

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $500,000 in Funding for Wildlife Habitat Improvement Projects

Upcoming Events from Department of Fish and Game

Locations of Department of Fish and Game

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