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Experience the unique habitats of Massachusetts

10/06/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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

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All outdoor users: Wear blaze orange during hunting seasons

10/06/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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.

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Ernie Foster Receives Conservation Award

10/06/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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.

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Wildlife-friendly fall clean-up tips

10/05/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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.

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Michael Roche Awarded Hunter Education Instructor of the Year

10/05/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Protects Over 580 Acres for Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation in Blandford

10/02/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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

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Drivers, brake for moose and deer

9/17/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Moose and deer are more active during fall breeding seasons.

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September marks the start of fall hunting

9/03/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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

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Shifting sands: The impacts of deer on coastal ecosystems

9/03/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Tourists aren’t the only ones who love the Massachusetts coast. Overabundant deer on sand dunes and salt marshes can have surprising and serious effects on these unique habitats.

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Fall trout stocking begins in September

9/03/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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.

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Program Spotlight: Hunter Education

9/03/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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.

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Opossum? More like Op-awesome

9/01/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

From pouches to playing dead, here are 5 reasons why the opossum may be our state’s weirdest wild animal.

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Dr. Eve Schlüter Appointed Director of MassWildlife

8/10/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Experienced conservation leader becomes first woman to lead the agency.

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Construction begins to restore Century Bog

8/07/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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Turtle taxis: Discovery reveals how some freshwater mussels travel

8/06/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Observations in New England show adult mussels attached to turtles, challenging what biologists know about mussel dispersal.