Massachusetts
Historic Bay State hunting, thriving spring wild turkey flocks, and coastal sea duck gunning.
Massachusetts Regulatory Agency
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
MassWildlife (the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife) is responsible for the conservation and management of all freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts offers prime archery whitetail deer hunting in hardwood forests, wild turkey, Atlantic Flyway sea ducks, and stocked pheasant on state Wildlife Management Areas.
policyMission
To conserve and restore all native plants and animals, including freshwater fish and wildlife, and their habitats for current and future generations.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident hunting licenses, antlerless deer permits, and turkey permits
- Manages over 200,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas across Massachusetts
- Establishes annual deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game hunting regulations
- Executes wildlife habitat restoration, stocking programs, and biological research
- Enforces wildlife laws through Environmental Police officers
starCore Values
- Habitat Protection: Conserving forest and wetland habitats across the Commonwealth.
- Public Access: Providing accessible state land for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
- Scientific Conservation: Managing species through science and population research.