News and Announcements

Earlier this month, botanists found American chaffseed on Cape Cod, a federally endangered plant that hasn't been seen in Massachusetts since 1965.

At its July meeting, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board appointed Mark Tisa to the position of Director of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Tell us when and where you see rare plants and animals!

Call the MA Environmental Police 1 (800) 632-8075 to report a fish kill. The vast majority of summer fish kills reported are natural events.

A banded peregrine falcon has died after fathering 42 chicks over 14 years.

National Fishing and Boating Week is June 2–10. Celebrate with local events!

Hanson residents help release northern red-bellied cooters at Burrage Pond.

MassWildlife biologists mark hatchery-raised brown trout in the first phase of a multi-year study.

Help MassWildlife monitor wild turkey numbers across the state by reporting the birds you see in your area.

Massachusetts youth competing in the 2018 Envirothon engaged in hands-on exploration of soil, water, wildlife, and forest resources, and researched current environmental issues.

MassWildlife lost a great friend and advocate when Photographer Bill Byrne passed away unexpectedly this May. For over 40 years, Bill opened a window to the wilds of Massachusetts with his incredible photography.

MassWildlife is working to ensure this once-abundant bat species does not disappear forever.

An innovative website for citizen science.

No license is needed to fish in freshwater the first weekend in June

During the spring of 2018, Thompson/Center Arms, a firearms manufacturer located in Springfield, MA, joined MassWildlife’s prescribed fire crew as part of an initiative to connect the firearms industry with state fish and wildlife agencies.