News and Announcements

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for August is the Plymouth gentian. Learn more about this surprising flower, how MassWildlife biologists are working to protect this species of special concern, and what you can do to help.

MassWildlife reports the first common loon hatches in southeastern MA in over a century.

MassWildlife biologists successfully banded over 40 peregrine falcon chicks.

MassWildlife has completed a 500-acre barrens restoration project at Muddy Brook WMA to provide habitat for wildlife.

Earth Day will be observed all around the world on April 22. You can honor this special day by enjoying these activities from home!

There are several early spring blooming plants, also known as spring ephemerals, that rely almost entirely on ants to distribute their seeds.

Connect with an online community of naturalists to learn about the wild plants and animals in Massachusetts. Join MassWildlife’s iNaturalist project to see and add to species information for our featured properties.

MassWildlife recently added over 100 acres to Hop Brook WMA in Lee. This land acquisition helps protect rare animals and plants.

The preliminary statewide deer harvest for 2019 is 13,921 – the second highest harvest on record, 629 fewer than the 2018 record.

Thanks to years of focused habitat management, an array of wildlife is thriving at this unique public property.

Winter is a great time to go birdwatching in Massachusetts. Don't miss our 5 must-read tips to ensure you have a great experience outside this winter.

At its December meeting, the MA Fisheries and Wildlife Board voted to approve regulations prohibiting the waste of game animals, prohibiting contests for predators and furbearers, and changing harvest reporting requirements for fox and coyote.

Explore the wild side of Massachusetts at a Wildlife Management Area. Martin Burns WMA offers visitors great hunting and wildlife watching opportunities.

MassWildlife has been working with partners on several ongoing fish studies on Massachusetts rivers and streams.

MassWildlife dives into research from over 150 years ago to learn more about a protected species.