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Deadly Powassan tick virus confirmed in Massachusetts resident

A Maynard resident was recently diagnosed with the Powassan virus, a deadly tick-borne illness, according to Town Administrator Greg Johnson...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife is updating its list of endangered, threatened and special concern species.

The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is updating its list of endangered, threatened and special concern species. The list changes...
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Handling Bullheads and Catfish

Handling Use caution when handling members of this feisty family of fish! Catfish and bullheads are armed with single thick,...
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3 rattlesnakes spotted in Westfield neighborhood

Three timber rattlesnakes have been spotted in a neighborhood in Westfield in one week.
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critical in 9 Massachusetts communities after confirmed human EEE case

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Friday that six southeastern communities in Massachusetts are now at a “high risk”...
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Best bets for trophy pickerel in Massachusetts

Artificial s can score on pickerel at any depth. For fish holding in deep water, try weedless spoons, diving crankbaits and jigs tipped with pork...