News and Announcements

Improvements to the online reporting and filing system make it easier for those filing MESA Regulatory Review forms.

No license is needed to fish in fresh water the first weekend in June!

After a four-year study, MassWildlife finds that a majority of brown trout in the upper Deerfield are wild, not hatchery raised.

NWTF’s Innovation Award recognizes Tisa’s leadership in promoting wildlife conservation and increasing hunting opportunities along with an ongoing partnership between MassWildlife and the NWTF Massachusetts Chapter.

Deer harvests in 2022 set a new record and are aligned with deer management goals for Massachusetts. Extra venison was donated to families in need.

Bald eagle numbers continue to climb in the Commonwealth giving winter birders a better chance to glimpse these impressive birds. Get ready for your winter outing with these tips for where to look and how to prepare.

Don’t let winter keep you indoors! Get tips and ideas that will help you spend more time outside in 2023.

Always consider ice to be potentially dangerous. Stay safe this winter by taking a few moments to review these ice safety tips and ice thickness guidelines. 

Public input is needed to identify current waterfowl feeding locations. Biologists will visit sites to identify and count these birds.

A gopher tortoise found in Massachusetts was recently returned to its native range in the south.

The newly-updated online tool offers new features to guide strategic land protection and stewardship. Training and technical support are available to BioMap users.

Outdoor users can complete a survey to determine how Land and Water Conservation Fund grants will be distributed in MA over the next five years.

MassWildlife hatchery staff are busy creating the next generation of trout by collecting 1.5 million trout eggs.

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