The the Airgunners Grand Slam
Like so many hunters in North America, I spend a lot of time out in the field after predators.
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.
Some facts on black bears in Massachusetts
Are there bears in southeastern Massachusetts?Black bears in MassachusettsThough Massachusetts is the third most densely-populated state in the country, black bears have been increasing in numbers and distribution since the 1970s. The statewide population of bears is estimated to be over 4,500 animals and is growing and expanding eastward.
natural predators of white-tailed deer
There are several natural predators of white-tailed deer with wolves (Gray, Eastern and Red species), cougars, American alligators, jaguars (in the American southwest, Mexico, and Central and South America) and humans being the most effective natural predators.
WHITETAIL DEER FACTS SHEET
The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), also known as the whitetail,
