News and Announcements

For Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife reports the first common loon hatches in southeastern MA in over a century.

MassWildlife biologists successfully banded over 40 peregrine falcon chicks.

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for July is the eastern hog-nosed snake. Learn more about this deceiving snake, how MassWildlife biologists are working to protect this species of special concern, and what you can do to help.

An antlerless deer permit (sometimes called a doe permit or doe tag) is required for those who want to hunt antlerless deer this fall.

MassWildlife continues to protect the Squannacook River WMA by adding additional acreage to the property.

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.

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.

Pull up the digital map on your phone, find your location, and view depth.

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

Cameras at fish passages on Massachusetts rivers capture anadromous fish traveling to their spawning grounds.

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.

No license is needed to fish in fresh water the first weekend in June!

Whatever the reason, watch out for them!

In order to place tracking collars on bears for research, MassWildlife needs to know where bears with young have been recently observed. If you see a bear with cubs in eastern Massachusetts, report it!

MassWildlife has completed a 500-acre barrens restoration project at Muddy Brook WMA to provide habitat for wildlife.