Animal knowledge
2019
Protect myself from bear attack
If you are approached by an aggressive bear avoid direct eye contact, speak in a soft, calm voice and slowly...
Surplus Antlerless Deer Permits in September
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife reports that Surplus permits for zone 11 go on sale Sept. 24, zone 10 permits...
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...
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,...
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...
Why Whitetails May Or May Not Move
Whitetail deer have mastered the skills of survival. They have incredible senses and quickly learn how to avoid danger. There...
Wolves Repopulate Massachusetts
Before Europeans arrived in North America, what is now the 48 contiguous states, i.e., all but Alaska and Hawaii, was home to an...
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