News and Announcements

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

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!

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.

Despite their chilly-sounding name, frost bottom habitats are bustling with activity during the warmer months. Learn why MassWildlife thinks they are so special.

Late summer is the time when many native milkweed plants begin to flower here in Massachusetts. Abundant nectar from their flowers supports a diversity of butterflies and other pollinators.

Massachusetts is black bear country. If you’re planning a camping trip in an RV or tent, follow these 5 tips to stay safe and keep bears wild.

It’s not you, it’s the bird seed. Here’s why it’s time to cut ties with your feeder.

Conservation will link key habitats for wildlife and expand outdoor recreation opportunities

DCR and DFG are Deploying a 20-Person Crew of Firefighters to Help Battle Blazes

Many grasslands and agricultural fields managed by MassWildlife have been undergoing dramatic changes. Abandoned pastures, hayfields, and cornfields are being restored to native warm-season grasslands.

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 is offering free archery classes this summer and opportunities to practice on ranges across the state.