News and Announcements

Mike Roche of Orange received the Francis W. Sargent Conservation Award for his decades of work in conservation and outdoor education. The longtime educator has dedicated his life to connecting people with Massachusetts’ natural resources.

Don't deck the halls with invasive species! Some invasive plants can spread quickly and completely crowd out native plants.

MassWildlife’s Hunters Share the Harvest program distributes donated venison to Massachusetts residents facing food insecurity. Learn more about the program and how you can support the cause.

Each autumn, white-tailed deer behavior changes considerably as breeding season gets underway. This annual drama, known as the rut, is driven by instinct, daylight, and the rhythm of the seasons.

Fall’s arrival sparks a quiet transformation beneath the surface of lakes, ponds, and rivers.

Wild turkeys are remarkably adaptable birds. They can get by in many environments, but they truly flourish where a variety of habitats come together.

Partners celebrate protection of this large, connected landscape for wildlife, climate resilience, and outdoor recreation

Kyla Hastie has been appointed to the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Board.

Partners and the public gathered to unveil the new MassWildlife Rockdale Highlands Wildlife Management Area in Stockbridge.

As the Commonwealth’s largest freshwater wetland, Hockomock Swamp is a haven for wildlife, a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, and the setting for mysterious tales that spark the imagination.

Happy howl-o-ween! Put your bone detective skills to the test by identifying a Massachusetts mammal using only the skull.

The use of fire on a landscape not only has a positive impact on vegetation, but on wildlife too. Learn about some of the lesser-known beneficiaries of prescribed fire.

Be safe, be seen. Hunters and non-hunters alike should wear blaze orange while recreating outdoors this fall.

Bat week starts October 24. Learn more about Massachusetts’ spooky fliers and why they are instrumental to maintaining healthy habitats.

Moose and deer are more active during fall breeding seasons.