You can’t keep some species of freshwater fish if you catch them. Remove the hook or cut line and return the fish to water immediately — do not pose for photographs, place on a stringer, hold in a net, or delay in any way the immediate return and release of these fish: Sturgeon (all species) American brook lamprey Bridle shiner Eastern silvery minnow Lake chub Longnose sucker Northern redbelly dance
There are several animals in Massachusetts that are nongame, endangered, threatened, and protected from hunting. While most are types of animals that are not usually considered game, it is good to know what they are, so you can actively avoid harming them. Many of the animals listed on the state fish and wildlife sites as endangered or threatened fall into categories such as insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds. However, a few of the animals on the list are species hunters...