News and Announcements

The loss of native pollinators, such as bumblebees, can have catastrophic consequences on the biodiversity of Massachusetts. Learn how to plant your garden to help pollinators.

The 2018 spring turkey hunting season in Massachusetts is April 30–May 26. Find regulations, hunting tips, safety information, and more.

Carolyn Mostello awarded the inaugural Hemenway + Hall Wildlife Conservation Award.

Get a close-up look inside the nest of peregrine falcons around the state.

MassWildlife is working to ensure this once-abundant bat species does not disappear forever.

MassWildlife annually recognizes anglers who catch exceptional freshwater fish across Massachusetts.

Each winter, MassWildlife biologists visit the dens of female black bears to learn more about the population.

Michelle Gong’s award winning work will represent Massachusetts in the national JDS contest.

Young Hunter Education graduates aged 12-17 are invited to participate in the 2018 Young Adult Turkey Hunt on April 28.

State Wildlife Grant focuses conservation efforts on Spotted Turtles.

Facebook recently made changes to its News Feed. Learn how to adjust your preferences so you don't miss posts from MassWildlife.

MassWildlife will begin stocking trout soon. Get daily updates at Mass.gov/trout.

Black bears are now active and seeking food. Take precautions that will keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods.

The preliminary statewide deer harvest for 2017 is 13,220 – a new record high. Archery and primitive firearms seasons also saw record harvests.

MassWildlife is proposing to extend the archery deer season in eastern Massachusetts. Due to the forecasted storm, the public hearing originally scheduled for March 7 has been rescheduled for April 10.