News and Announcements

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

Art and conservation combine to raise public awareness of rare wildlife and benefit a pair of resident peregrine falcons in Worcester.

This fall, the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers coordinated with MassWildlife to organize a clean-up day at Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area.

Interagency wildfire crews from the Northeast joined together to battle western blazes this summer. The crews returned safely with new skills to use on the job back home.

MassWildlife is holding a public hearing on September 28. Proposed regulations would establish a pheasant/quail permit, eliminate seasonal bag limits, remove rooster-only restrictions, and eliminate registration for pheasant hunting at Martin Burns WMA.

Peregrine falcon restoration began in the late 1970s. MassWildlife continues to monitor nesting success of this resilient and fascinating species.