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Attract birds to your yard naturally this spring 

5/09/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

You don’t need a bird feeder to attract songbirds to your yard or garden. Providing natural food sources and water can benefit wildlife while still providing plenty of viewing opportunities for bird lovers.

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New funding to restore trout streams from specialty license plate 

5/02/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Thanks to a new agreement, proceeds from the brook trout license plate will provide funding directly to MassWildlife to restore habitats for trout and other coldwater species.

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Plant a bumblebee-friendly garden 

4/28/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

The loss of bumblebees and other native pollinators can have devastating consequences on the biodiversity of Massachusetts. Learn how to plant your garden to help pollinators.

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MassWildlife's Information and Education Chief Marion Larson retires 

4/05/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Wildlife education and sharing a love of outdoor recreation were at the heart of Larson's 38 years of state service.

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Researching black bears in winter dens 

4/04/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife biologists visit black bear dens every winter to collect valuable data.

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Report sightings of young bears 

4/04/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

To track bear populations for research, MassWildlife needs to know where cubs have been observed. If you see a bear with cubs in eastern Massachusetts, report it!

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Initial Swift River Study Complete 

4/04/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Biologists have concluded the first phase of a long-term research effort. Anglers can stay informed with a project web page.

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Meet your Neighbors: A new Boston mural raises awareness of rare species 

3/07/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

A new mural in Boston called "Meet your Neighbors" raises awareness of rare and endangered species.

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Funding available for habitat management through Collaborative for Private Forestland 

3/01/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife and the Massachusetts Forest Alliance announce new round of funding through the Massachusetts Collaborative for Private Forestland for habitat management on private lands through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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Hens Across the Water 

2/02/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

One migratory bird species has been getting extra special attention this winter: the American black duck. 

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New publication promotes wood turtle conservation 

1/05/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife led a partnership of state agencies to develop a new book.

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Historic sea eagle sighting thrills birders 

1/05/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Far from its native range, a Steller’s sea eagle made a recent stopover along the Taunton River.

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Channel your inner otter 

1/04/2022 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

River otters stay active in the cold weather and even seem to enjoy snow and ice. Brush up on your otter facts and get inspired to get outdoors this winter.

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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman 2021 Deer Hunt 

12/20/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Seventeen women deer hunters participated in MassWildlife's 2021 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Deer Hunt Program.

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What you should know about deer and COVID-19 

11/12/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

While experts are still learning about COVID-19, there is currently no evidence that wildlife might be a source of infection for people in the US, and no evidence you can get COVID-19 from preparing or eating wild game.