Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Locations

Bitzer Hatchery 

37 Hatchery Rd., Montague, MA 01351 Directions 

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.

Phone

(413) 367-2477

Department of Fish and Game 

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

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.

Phone

(617) 626-1500

Monday - Friday:

8:45 am-5:00 pm

MassWildlife Central District office 

211 Temple Street, West Boylston, MA 01583 Directions 

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.

Phone

(508) 835-3607

Monday - Friday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

MassWildlife Connecticut Valley District office 

341 East Street, Belchertown, MA 01007 Directions 

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.

Phone

(413) 323-7632

Monday - Friday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

MassWildlife FHQ 

1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581 Directions 

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.

Phone

(508) 389-6300

Monday - Friday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

MassWildlife Northeast District office 

85 Fitchburg Road, Ayer, MA 01432 Directions 

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.

Phone

(978) 772-2145

Monday - Friday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

MassWildlife Southeast District office 

195 Bournedale Road, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Directions 

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.

Phone

(508) 759-3406

Monday - Friday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

MassWildlife Western District office 

88 Old Windsor Road, Dalton, MA 01226 Directions 

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.

Phone

(413) 684-1646

Monday - Friday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm