Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Locations

Bitzer Hatchery 

37 Hatchery Rd., Montague, MA 01351

Directions 

(413) 367-2477

MassWildlife operates the Bitzer Hatchery. About 600,000 Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Tiger Trout are stocked into Massachusetts waterways during spring and fall stocking each year. You can visit the hatchery to see trout in different stages of growth. We do not have staff to offer tours, so be advised that your visit will be self-guided.

Department of Fish and Game 

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

Directions 

(617) 626-1500

Visitors to the Department of Fish and Game's Boston office can purchase hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. The Boston office is also home to the Division of Ecological Restoration, the Office of Fishing and Boating Access, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, and the Division of Marine Fisheries.

MassWildlife Central District office 

211 Temple Street, West Boylston, MA 01583

Directions 

(508) 835-3607

MassWildlife District offices are your best source for local information on wildlife topics, fish stocking and pheasant stocking locations, as well as state wildlife lands. You can also purchase a fishing or hunting license, report a hunting harvest, or get MassWildlife publications at a District office.

MassWildlife Connecticut Valley District office 

341 East Street, Belchertown, MA 01007

Directions 

(413) 323-7632

MassWildlife District offices are your best source for local information on wildlife topics, fish stocking and pheasant stocking locations, as well as state wildlife lands. You can also purchase a fishing or hunting license, report a hunting harvest, or get MassWildlife publications at a District office.

MassWildlife FHQ 

1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581

Directions 

(508) 389-6300

MassWildlife biologists, environmental reviewers, administrators, and the information & education program staff are located at the Field Headquarters office. Visitors can view the trout pond, pick up wildlife publications, or purchase a hunting, fishing, or trapping license at this office. The LEED Platinum certified FHQ building achieves zero net energy use using a variety of technologies including photovoltaic panels and a geothermal system.

MassWildlife Northeast District office 

85 Fitchburg Road, Ayer, MA 01432

Directions 

(978) 772-2145

MassWildlife District offices are your best source for local information on wildlife topics, fish stocking and pheasant stocking locations, as well as state wildlife lands. You can also purchase a fishing or hunting license, report a hunting harvest, or get MassWildlife publications at a District office.

MassWildlife Southeast District office 

195 Bournedale Road, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Directions 

(508) 759-3406

MassWildlife District offices are your best source for local information on wildlife topics, fish stocking and pheasant stocking locations, as well as state wildlife lands. You can also purchase a fishing or hunting license, report a hunting harvest, or get MassWildlife publications at a District office.

MassWildlife Western District office 

88 Old Windsor Road, Dalton, MA 01226

Directions 

(413) 684-1646

MassWildlife District offices are your best source for local information on wildlife topics, fish stocking and pheasant stocking locations, as well as state wildlife lands. You can also purchase a fishing or hunting license, report a hunting harvest, or get MassWildlife publications at a District office.