Deadly Powassan tick virus confirmed in Massachusetts resident
A Maynard resident was recently diagnosed with the Powassan virus, a deadly tick-borne illness, according to Town Administrator Greg Johnson and the Maynard Public Health Division.
Early Season Bow Hunting Equipment
When you are early season bow hunting, in many cases you are out there hunting before most hunters have even bought their tags. That is why the best early season bow hunting tip and tactic I can give you is to just get out there and do it.
How to Start Deer Hunting: Start Your Own Family Tradition
There are many ways to learn how to start deer hunting. Whether you learn how to hunt from your father, friend, a book, or online, the time to start hunting is right now so you can begin teaching others and start your own tradition. The following paragraphs will help to teach you how to start deer hunting.
Massachusetts Endangered Species Act changes of status species
The Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) currently protects 427 species of animals and plants in the state. On August 28, 2019, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board is holding a public hearing to gather feedback about proposed changes to the MESA list.
Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife is updating its list of endangered, threatened and special concern species.
The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is updating its list of endangered, threatened and special concern species. The list changes based on knowledge of the status of birds, bees and plants, and the state’s understanding of habitat requirements. The list influences development and land acquisition efforts, since species are afforded legal protections and conservation groups are often guided by habitat protection efforts.
Handling Bullheads and Catfish
Handling Use caution when handling members of this feisty family of fish! Catfish and bullheads are armed with single thick, sharp spines at each of the leading edges of their pectoral (side) and dorsal (top) fins. When alarmed, the fish firmly extend these spines that easily pierce human flesh.
3 rattlesnakes spotted in Westfield neighborhood
Three timber rattlesnakes have been spotted in a neighborhood in Westfield in one week.
critical in 9 Massachusetts communities after confirmed human EEE case
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Friday that six southeastern communities in Massachusetts are now at a “high risk” from the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus.