A warning from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (bears)
A warning from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: The black bear population is active and thriving in the state.
The following species may be taken year round in massachusetts
The following species may be taken year round (except during shotgun deer season) by licensed hunters with no daily or seasonal bag limit:
Changes to harvest reporting during Massachusetts bear hunting season
Black bear harvest reporting Hunters are required to report their black bear harvest within 48 hours. Hunters are strongly encouraged to use MassFishHunt to report harvested bears online using a computer or smartphone. Due to COVID-19 public health measures, no check stations will operate during the fall 2020 black bear season, including all MassWildlife locations. Please click here for instructions on how to report your bear online.
spots around Buzzards Bay for awesome striper fishing
1. Westport River (Westport)The marshy corners of both branches of the Westport River provide great habitat for schoolies in early spring. Along rocks, pilings, and bridges, look for tautog running through the estuary this time of year. In May, larger stripers arrive as they chase herring up the river. Surfcast from scenic Cherry & Webb Beach, or cast a line from the Route 88 bridge or the Hixbridge Road bridge. If you have a boat, launch from the state boat ramp...