Spring turkey hunting season is April 28–May 24. Get ready for the start of season by purchasing your license and turkey permit then review regulations, hunting tips, and safety information.
The public is invited to help MassWildlife stock trout during school vacation week. Join stocking events in Barnstable, Chicopee, Haverhill, Leominster, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Shutesbury, Westfield, and Worcester.
This spring, MassWildlife will stock trout in over 450 waterbodies in 264 towns across Massachusetts! Find out where and get daily updates at Mass.gov/trout.
This year's cold winter created more ice cover on ponds, decreasing oxygen levels and potentially causing natural fish kills. Make sure to report fish kills as the temperatures rise.
This spring, be mindful of amphibians as they emerge from their winter retreats and travel to breeding sites. Use caution while driving on rainy spring nights.
As winter loosens its grip, American woodcock males get ready to carry out one of nature’s most mesmerizing performances. Learn more about these interesting birds and find out how you can observe their dramatic mating flight.
After completing the program, young hunters can take part in a special mentored turkey hunt. Participants can choose between an in-person or self-paced, online seminar.
Whether you’re snapping photos in the backyard, in the park, or off the beaten path further afield, every click of the shutter is a chance to connect with nature and preserve the beauty of our world to share with others.
Late January through early March is mating season for coyotes. Learn how you can prevent conflict with coyotes by protecting your pets, removing food sources, and hazing.
