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Early Season Striper Strategies

Early Season Striper Strategies: Catching Linesiders When They’re Hungry Remember that first cast of spring? The line sings as it...
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How to Eat Bluefish

How to Eat Bluefish: The Definitive Guide to Enjoying This Misunderstood Fish Did you know that many people avoid bluefish...
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Northern Water Snake vs. Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin): Know the Difference

Northern Water Snake vs. Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin): Know the Difference
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 Finding turkeys

1. Scouting for Signs: 2. Identifying Potential Roosting Areas: 3. Listening for Turkey Calls: 4. Hunting Strategies: 5. Additional Tips:...
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The Eel River in Plymouth, MA

   The Eel River in Plymouth, MA is a good spot for bass fishing, with both largemouth and smallmouth bass...
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Shed hunting Questions Asked During the January 23, 2025, …

 Q: Will shed hunting be allowed on Sundays? Yes,  is shed hunting allowed in . Massachusetts?
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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...
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 The biggest freshwater trout caught in Massachusetts in 2024

In April 2024, a remarkable fishing achievement occurred in Massachusetts when John Stamas, a 30-year-old angler from Leominster, caught a...
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 Avian Influenza (HPAI) and the fishermen

While Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is impacting wild and domestic birds in Massachusetts, the risk to humans, including fishermen, is...
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What are the regulations for striped bass in Massachusetts 2025?

In 2025, the regulations governing the recreational striped bass fishery will remain unchanged. Recreational anglers will continue to be permitted...