News and Announcements

MassWildlife and partners aim to boost American shad population in the Taunton River by stocking larval fish.

MassWildlife staff recently discovered a frosted elfin caterpillar at Montague Plains WMA. Along with other promising findings, this exciting news is further evidence that restoration at this site is benefiting a host of common and rare species.

Funding will boost capacity of MassWildlife and partners to detect and respond to threats from zoonotic disease outbreaks.

Learn about the 9 different species of bats found in Massachusetts, and what you can do to help support bat conservation.

Improvements to the online reporting and filing system make it easier for those filing MESA Regulatory Review forms.

After a four-year study, MassWildlife finds that a majority of brown trout in the upper Deerfield are wild, not hatchery raised.

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.