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Department of Fish and Game

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251 Causeway St.
#400
Boston, MA 02114

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Main (617) 626-1500

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

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(617) 626-1505

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The Department of Fish and Game works to preserve the state's natural resources. We exercise 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.

Online

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. We also issue licenses for hunting, trapping, recreational fishing, and commercial fishing.

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Baker‐Polito Administration Helps Cities and Towns Upgrade Road-Stream Crossings

8/09/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Projects Will Improve River Health and Increase Community Resilience to Climate Change
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Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding for River and Wetland Restoration Projects

7/09/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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
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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

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Department of Fish and Game (DFG)

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The Department of Fish and Game works to preserve the state's natural resources. We exercise 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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Recent news & announcements from Department of Fish and Game

Baker‐Polito Administration Helps Cities and Towns Upgrade Road-Stream Crossings

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding for River and Wetland Restoration Projects

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

Upcoming Events from Department of Fish and Game

Locations of Department of Fish and Game

Department of Fish and Game (DFG)

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Department of Fish and Game

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Online

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

Quick links

Contact Us

Address

Phone

Online

Fax

Who we serve

Top actions & services

More actions & services

Recent news & announcements from Department of Fish and Game

Baker‐Polito Administration Helps Cities and Towns Upgrade Road-Stream Crossings

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Funding for River and Wetland Restoration Projects

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

Upcoming Events from Department of Fish and Game

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