News and Announcements

Kyla Hastie has been appointed to the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Board.

Partners and the public gathered to unveil the new MassWildlife Rockdale Highlands Wildlife Management Area in Stockbridge.

As the Commonwealth’s largest freshwater wetland, Hockomock Swamp is a haven for wildlife, a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, and the setting for mysterious tales that spark the imagination.

Bat week starts October 24. Learn more about Massachusetts’ spooky fliers and why they are instrumental to maintaining healthy habitats.

Be safe, be seen. Hunters and non-hunters alike should wear blaze orange while recreating outdoors this fall.

The use of fire on a landscape not only has a positive impact on vegetation, but on wildlife too. Learn about some of the lesser-known beneficiaries of prescribed fire.

Happy howl-o-ween! Put your bone detective skills to the test by identifying a Massachusetts mammal using only the skull.

MassWildlife's Habitat Management Grant Program is accepting applications through October 31 for projects that improve habitat on conserved lands.

Moose and deer are more active during fall breeding seasons.

MassWildlife has updated the Go Fish MA! digital fishing map to include hundreds of cartop boat launch sites. Use the map and our list of top 10 waterbodies to plan your next canoe or kayak adventure.

Buzzard's Bay watershed is bustling with management, research, and surveying efforts. Learn about what our biologists are working on this year!

Review the new deer hunting regulations and updates to MassWildlife's Share the Harvest venison donation program.

Malcolm Haith has been appointed to the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Board.

Hunting is a safe activity. Equipped with the right information, non-hunters can feel comfortable using the woods at any time of year.

Fishing trips aren't just about the catch. Turn your gaze towards the skies and shoreline to discover five birds that share your favorite fishing spots.