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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
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Outdoor Activities
Hunting

Where to Hunt in Massachusetts

Understand your options and learn about regulations and available tools to find your perfect hunting spot.

It can take time to find a great place to hunt. Use the pages below to understand your options and learn about regulations and available tools. With some research at home and outdoor scouting time, you can find a spot that’s perfect for you!

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Find a Wildlife Management Area to hunt on 
Find a pheasant stocked area 

All other tasks

Buy your hunting license 
Learn about harvest reporting 
Learn more about Hunting Licenses, Permits, and Stamps 

What you need to know

Hunting on MassWildlife lands 
Hunting in Massachusetts state parks and forests 
Hunting on municipal lands 
Hunting on federal lands 
Hunting on private property 
Participate in a controlled public hunt 

Additional Resources

Wildlife Management Area regulations
Massachusetts Guide to Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, and Trapping Laws
MassWildlife Lands Viewer
Wildlife management zone map (PDF 625.07 KB)
Outdoor Recreation Map (PDF 11.32 MB)
Image credits:  MassWildlife
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