Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals. MassWildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.

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MassWildlife offices and hatcheries are closed to the public until further notice. Fishing is open. Wildlife Management Areas are open.

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MassWildlife Field Headquarters

1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581

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Main (508) 389-6300

8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., M-F

Fax 508-389-7890

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Email Mass.Wildlife@mass.gov

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Through the effective management of wildlife and habitat, MassWildlife ensures quality outdoor recreational opportunities for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the impressive variety of plants, fish, and wildlife found in Massachusetts. Outdoor skills clinics, wildlife education workshops, presentations, and online resources provide all residents with a greater understanding and appreciation for wildlife conservation. Keep in touch with us – sign up to receive monthly e-newsletters.

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Spring trout stocking

2/28/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife is stocking 500,000 trout across Massachusetts this spring! Find out where and get daily updates at Mass.gov/trout.

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MassWildlife: COVID-19 Response

3/25/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife has adjusted services, events, and operations to protect our employees and Massachusetts residents, and prevent further spread of COVID-19.

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Report fish kills this summer

6/01/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Call the Massachusetts Environmental Police 1 (800) 632-8075 to report a fish kill. The vast majority of summer fish kills reported are natural events.
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Species Spotlight: Eastern whip-poor-will

6/01/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for June is the eastern whip-poor-will! Learn about this bird of fire and folklore, how MassWildlife biologists are working to protect this rare species, and what you can do to help.
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Take MassWildlife’s bathymetry data on your next fishing trip!

5/29/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Pull up the digital map on your phone, find your location, and view depth.
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Report wild turkey sightings

5/28/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Help MassWildlife monitor wild turkey numbers across the state by reporting the birds you see in your area.
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MassWildlife to monitor fish using video

5/28/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Cameras at fish passages on Massachusetts rivers capture anadromous fish traveling to their spawning grounds.
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Bald eagle numbers soar in 2020

5/27/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

It’s nesting season for bald eagles! MassWildlife has already documented over 70 active eagle nests and a dramatic uptick in new nests throughout Massachusetts this spring.

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