News and Announcements

Despite their chilly-sounding name, frost bottom habitats are bustling with activity during the warmer months. Learn why MassWildlife thinks they are so special.

It’s not you, it’s the bird seed. Here’s why it’s time to cut ties with your feeder.

Conservation will link key habitats for wildlife and expand outdoor recreation opportunities

DCR and DFG are Deploying a 20-Person Crew of Firefighters to Help Battle Blazes

Many grasslands and agricultural fields managed by MassWildlife have been undergoing dramatic changes. Abandoned pastures, hayfields, and cornfields are being restored to native warm-season grasslands.

An antlerless deer permit (sometimes called a doe permit or doe tag) is required for those who want to hunt antlerless deer this fall.

This year, Cape Cod is seeing the emergence of 17-year periodical cicadas. Large, loud, and abundant, these cicadas have been making quite an impression.

MassWildlife is finalizing a 2025–2035 revision to the SWAP. Join an information session on July 17 to learn about the update and how to submit public comment.

Call the Massachusetts Environmental Police 1 (800) 632-8075 to report a fish kill. The vast majority of summer fish kills reported are natural events.

MassWildlife is hosting a series of learn to fish events in Worcester.

During the late spring and early summer, dragonflies and damselflies transform from water-dwelling larvae to impressive aerial hunters.

Looking for a fun way to reconnect with the outdoors, hone your observation skills, and spark your sense of adventure? Use the ideas on this page to add a fun challenge to your next walk, hike, or beach day.

Turtle conservation is a big job and relies on the work of many individuals. Journey through the seasons with one of MassWildlife’s field biologists for an inside look at what it takes to research and protect our rare turtles.

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.

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.