If you Encounter a aggressive coyote
If you encounter a coyote that appears rabid or aggressive, remain calm, do not run, make yourself look large, and...
March 16, 2025
Animal knowledge
2025
2024 deer harvest preliminary summary
Preliminary results indicate that the 2024 hunting season had a harvest of 15,032 deer, which was a decline of approximately...
March 10, 2025
2024
The Sovinski buck is by far the most impressive typical buck ever taken in Massachusetts
Whitey Sovinski’s remarkable typical buck not only set a new record for its category in Massachusetts but also ranks among...
December 30, 2024
Cooking a wild turkey can be a rewarding
Cooking a wild turkey can be a rewarding and delicious experience, especially if you’ve taken the time to hunt it...
November 27, 2024
Nothing gets deer hunters more pumped than a cold front rolling in
Nothing gets deer hunters more pumped than a cold front rolling in. The way temperature affects deer movement is practically...
October 16, 2024
Massachusetts 2023 deer harvest summary 2023 deer harvest summary
White-tailed deer are common in Massachusetts, and their numbers are increasing statewide. MassWildlife uses regulated hunting during three distinct seasons...
August 24, 2024
2022
Massachusetts 2020 deer harvest Data
The statewide deer harvest for 2020 was 14,766. Harvest figures by season are as follows:
February 7, 2022
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