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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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Experience the unique habitats of Massachusetts with guided walks

9/03/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife is hosting a series of walks at locations across the Commonwealth. Lace up your hiking boots and come learn about successful restoration projects that support rare and common wildlife.

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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.

Press Release

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.

Press Release

Construction begins to restore Century Bog

8/07/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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MassWildlife staff among wildland firefighters deployed to Minnesota

8/06/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

This summer, members of MassWildlife’s prescribed fire crew are putting their training and experience to work beyond Massachusetts by supporting ongoing wildland firefighting efforts.

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2026 Fall hunting announcements

8/06/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Fall hunting seasons are just around the corner. Stay up to date on hunting information, including regulation changes, antlerless deer permit awards and surplus sales, and waterfowl season dates and bag limits.

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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.

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Protect your poultry from predators

7/21/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Predators killing chickens and damaging coops is becoming a major source of wildlife conflict in Massachusetts. Learn how you can take action to protect your poultry.

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Archery classes

7/01/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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

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How does wildlife beat the heat?

7/01/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Learn the wild ways Massachusetts critters survive the summer.

Press Release

Historic win for Blanding's turtles

7/01/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Zoo New England, MassWildlife, and US Fish and Wildlife Service celebrate the historic release of a new generation of endangered Blanding's turtles after 20 years of conservation efforts.