News and Announcements

The first year of expanded hunting opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket boosted deer harvests, venison donations, and wildlife management on the islands.

It's not uncommon for Massachusetts residents to hear coyotes howling, especially at night. Learn why a coyote may be howling in your neighborhood.

Those fallen trees and tangled branches in your favorite stream or pond aren’t a mess to be cleaned up. They’re essential building blocks of a healthy aquatic ecosystem.

Perfectly suited to life in the water, muskrats thrive in a variety of habitats, from lakes and ponds to marshes, streams, and slow-moving rivers. Get acquainted with these often-overlooked mammals and discover the secrets of their aquatic lifestyle.

Partners celebrate collaboration to conserve connected lands for wildlife, protect water quality, and enhance climate resilience in Franklin County

Ernest (Ernie) Foster IV of Scituate received the Francis W. Sargent Conservation Award from the Fisheries and Wildlife Board for his contributions to the sporting community and to the conservation of the Commonwealth’s natural resources.

MassWildlife is hosting several events this fall to showcase the special habitats in Massachusetts that support native wildlife and plants.

Heading outdoors this fall? Blaze orange can help hunters and non-hunters alike stay visible in the woods. Get tips for recreating safely—and learn about the Massachusetts research that led to the widespread use of blaze orange as a safety tool.

Autumn is here, bringing cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and shorter days. As you prepare your yard for winter, help your local wildlife with a few simple steps.

Michael Roche of Orange was presented with the Massachusetts Hunter Education Instructor of the Year Award in honor of his many years of volunteer service.

Partners and the public gathered to celebrate collaboration to conserve connected lands to enhance wildlife migration and climate resilience

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

Moose and deer are more active during fall breeding seasons.

Take a deeper look at how MassWildlife is cultivating safe and knowledgeable hunters. Learn about course offerings, new program leadership, and the importance of volunteers.

MassWildlife is stocking more than 70,000 trout across Massachusetts this fall; new signs at four hatcheries invite visitors to take a self-guided tour and see how trout are raised.