News and Announcements

To stay hidden from predators, young white-tailed deer spend much of their first 30 days on their own. Learn about fawn development and why you should never approach or take a fawn from the wild even if it’s alone.

Get outside for Mother's Day! Plan ahead with these tips and treat mom to a great experience on the water.

There are many reasons for turtles to roam in the spring! Watch for them crossing roadways starting in mid-May.

Wearing a properly fitted personal flotation device could save your life.

Annabelle Xu’s American wigeon drawing was named Best of Show in the 2025 art competition. Learn more about JDS winners and the judging process.

Avian flu was detected in Massachusetts this winter and cases in wild birds are declining. While humans are rarely impacted, hunters are advised to take precautions.

Turtle conservation is a big job and relies on the work of many individuals. Journey through the seasons with one of MassWildlife’s field biologists for an inside look at what it takes to research and protect our rare turtles.

Wild turkey breeding season is here and that can mean an increase in aggressive behavior. To reduce wildlife conflict, avoid feeding turkeys.

Spring turkey hunting season is April 28–May 24. Get ready for the start of season by purchasing your license and turkey permit then review regulations, hunting tips, and safety information.

In most cases, the best thing to do if you find a young wild animal is leave it alone.

A public hearing will be held April 29 to establish rules and regulations for the 2025–2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons.

Each year, MassWildlife recognizes anglers who catch exceptional freshwater fish in Massachusetts. The 2024 winners have been announced.

The public is invited to help MassWildlife stock trout during school vacation week. Join stocking events in Barnstable, Chicopee, Haverhill, Leominster, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Shutesbury, Westfield, and Worcester.

This spring, MassWildlife will stock trout in over 450 waterbodies in 264 towns across Massachusetts! Find out where and get daily updates at Mass.gov/trout.

This year's cold winter created more ice cover on ponds, decreasing oxygen levels and potentially causing natural fish kills. Make sure to report fish kills as the temperatures rise.