News and Announcements

Deer harvests in 2022 set a new record and are aligned with deer management goals for Massachusetts. Extra venison was donated to families in need.

Don’t let winter keep you indoors! Get tips and ideas that will help you spend more time outside in 2023.

A gopher tortoise found in Massachusetts was recently returned to its native range in the south.

The newly-updated online tool offers new features to guide strategic land protection and stewardship. Training and technical support are available to BioMap users.

MassWildlife hatchery staff are busy creating the next generation of trout by collecting 1.5 million trout eggs.

You can make an impact! Don't wait until Giving Tuesday to let us know you care.

Muskrats are easily the most common semi-aquatic mammal in North America, yet most people don’t know much about them.

See how snakes' lives change during fall and winter.

The loss of just one individual turtle can be devastating to a local population. Learn how you can help turtles.

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.

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

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.

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