News and Announcements

MassWildlife is holding a public hearing on October 20, 2022 on regulations related to field trials (retriever or bird dog trials) on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

Black bears killing chickens and damaging coops is becoming the number one human-bear conflict in Massachusetts. Coops and chicken wire provide inadequate protection from bears.

The Board's mandate is to protect and manage the wildlife of Massachusetts as an essential public natural resource for the use and enjoyment of all.

Awe-inspiring adaptations allow many species of Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) to disguise themselves from hungry predators.

Downed trees and limbs that fall into waterbodies provide countless benefits to fish and the entire aquatic ecosystem.

If you harvest a black bear this season, please submit a tooth to MassWildlife.

Droughts are hard on people and crops, but they can also be challenging for native wildlife—especially fish.

Report your sightings of rare species and vernal pools using MassWildlife's Heritage Hub

The steady expansion of MassWildlife's Prescribed Fire Program has a direct benefit to wildlife of Massachusetts.

MassWildlife recently accepted a donation of waterfowl research equipment generously provided by the MA Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and Western Mass. Duck Hunters.

Black bears are found throughout much of state. Learn what to do if you see a bear and take steps around your home to prevent problems with black bears.

MassWildlife relocated four peregrine falcon chicks from a dangerous nest at a construction site near Boston to a new home in Lowell.

Fish where the winners fish, or find out how to enter your trophy catch and win a pin!

MassWildlife is holding a public hearing on June 22, 2022 on regulations related to the hunting of pheasant, quail, and small game.