Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MASSWILDLIFE)

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Freshwater Fishing

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• Fishing Information
• Trout Stocking
• Accessible Fishing
• Fishing for Beginners
• Freshwater Fish Conservation

Massachusetts Wildlife

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• Learn about Wildlife
• Wildlife Rehabilitation
• Wildlife Viewing Guide
• Problems with Wildlife

Natural Heritage & Endangered Species

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• MESA Regulatory Review
• Vernal Pools
• Species Information & Conservation
• Natural Communities
• Rare Plant Conservation
• Rare Bird Conservation
• Rare Reptile & Amphibian Conservation
• Rare Fish Conservation
• Rare Invertebrate Conservation
• Rare Mammal Conservation
• Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Advisory Committee

Hunting

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• Hunting Regulations
• Where to Hunt
• Hunter Education
• Deer Hunting
• Turkey Hunting
• Trapping
• Pheasant Hunting
• Migratory Game Bird Hunting
• Bear Hunting
• Outdoor Recreation Safety Tips
• Coyote Hunting
• Accessible hunting
• Squirrel Hunting
• Bobcat Hunting
• Fox Hunting
• Rabbit & Hare Hunting
• Grouse Hunting

Conservation & Land Protection

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• Land Protection
• Habitat Management
• Conservation Resources for Private Landowners
• Conservation Tools for Towns and Land Trusts
• Get Involved in Conservation

News

Take precautions: Black bears are active and searching for food

3/26/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

If you have bird feeders or if you keep chickens, bee hives, or livestock, act now to keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods.

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  Archery classes

  7/01/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

  MassWildlife is offering free archery classes this summer and opportunities to practice on ranges across the state.

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  How does wildlife beat the heat?

  7/01/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

  Learn the wild ways Massachusetts critters survive the summer.

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  Historic win for Blanding's turtles

  7/01/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

  Zoo New England, MassWildlife, and US Fish and Wildlife Service celebrate the historic release of a new generation of endangered Blanding's turtles after 20 years of conservation efforts.

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  Nature journaling: The art of observing

  7/01/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

  More than sketching or writing, nature journaling is a practice of slowing down and engaging the senses to notice the living world in detail. It transforms ordinary moments outdoors into lasting memory, connection, and discovery.

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  Share your feedback on proposed habitat goals for MassWildlife lands

  6/26/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

  MassWildlife’s habitat program works to provide a healthy mix of upland habitats to benefit common and rare plants and animals that rely on them. Review the proposed upland habitat goals, watch a recorded presentation, and submit your feedback by July 31.

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  Seeing the forest for the trees: Recognizing the impacts of overabundant deer

  6/26/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

  White-tailed deer are an important part of the Massachusetts landscape, but when there are too many deer, forest health can suffer.

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