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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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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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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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Spadefoot success at Southwick WMA

7/20/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Six years ago, MassWildlife launched an effort to establish a secure population of the state-threatened eastern spadefoot at Southwick WMA. MassWildlife confirmed this population successfully bred for the first time in July 2021.

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The mighty oak

6/29/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Oak trees play a substantial role in the forest food web, but they are not regenerating as successfully as they once did. MassWildlife is trying to change that.

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Why cutting trees isn't always a bad thing

5/01/2021 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

From a young age, we're taught planting trees is good for the environment, so alternatively, cutting down trees is bad—right? Well, it's not that simple. 

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Habitat restoration benefits wildlife and local hospital 

8/03/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife leads a restoration project on state land in Belchertown to provide habitat for rare plants and wildlife, game birds, and other wildlife. 

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Preliminary deer harvest report shows another near-record year in 2019

1/29/2020 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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

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MassWildlife to start spring salamander study

7/01/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

After 14 years, MassWildlife is reassessing a previously rare salamander in the state.

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Looking for orchids? You may want to venture to a bog.

7/01/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

Beautiful summer flowers bloom in some of the most unlikely of locations.

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How wildlife handle winter

1/21/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

The winter cold might have you concerned for wildlife. Don't worry; wildlife in Massachusetts have adapted to survive cold temperatures, scarce food supplies, and deep snow.

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Remembering George Darey

12/27/2018 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

As Chairman of the Fisheries and Wildlife Board for 35 years, George was instrumental in conserving and promoting the Commonwealth’s natural resources.

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Remembering Bill Byrne

5/31/2018 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife lost a great friend and advocate when Photographer Bill Byrne passed away unexpectedly this May. For over 40 years, Bill opened a window to the wilds of Massachusetts with his incredible photography.

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Extended archery deer season proposed

1/31/2018 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

MassWildlife is proposing to extend the archery deer season in eastern Massachusetts. Due to the forecasted storm, the public hearing originally scheduled for March 7 has been rescheduled for April 10.