Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MASSWILDLIFE)

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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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Address

MassWildlife Field Headquarters
1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581
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Phone

Main (508) 389-6300

8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., M-F

Fax 508-389-7890

Online

Email Mass.Wildlife@state.ma.us
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Who we serve

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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Keep black bears out of yards and neighborhoods  Freshwater Fishing Information  Learn about Wildlife 

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Hunting Wild Turkey in Massachusetts  Black Bears in Massachusetts  Conservation Resources for Educators  Species Information and Conservation   Massachusetts Hunter Education Program  Problems with Wildlife 
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Recent news & announcements

News

Black bears are active and searching for food: take precautions 

3/04/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

If you have bird feeders or if you keep chickens, bee hives, or livestock act now to keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods.

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What to do when you find young wildlife 

5/29/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

The best thing you can do for young wildlife is to leave them alone.

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    Turkey hunting changes in 2020 

    7/12/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

    The Fisheries & Wildlife Board recently approved turkey hunting changes affecting bag limits, fall season dates, shot size, and the Youth Hunt. *NOTE: Regulation changes will NOT be effective until 2020. There are no changes to turkey regulations in 2019.

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    Looking for orchids? You may want to venture to a bog. 

    7/01/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

    Beautiful summer flowers bloom in some of the most unlikely of locations.

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    MassWildlife to start spring salamander study 

    7/01/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

    After 14 years, MassWildlife is reassessing a previously rare salamander in the state.

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    MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant applications available soon 

    6/28/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

    FY 2020 MHMGP grant application will be available in mid-July, with applications due in the early fall

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    Tracking the eastern whip-poor-will 

    6/28/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

    MassWildlife is partnering with WPI to study the migratory habits of whip-poor-wills using GPS taggin technology

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    Report fish kills this summer 

    6/26/2019 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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