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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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

2024 deer harvest preliminary summary
Preliminary results indicate that the 2024 hunting season had a harvest of 15,032 deer, which was a decline of approximately...

Sampson’s Pond in Carver
Located in the middle of Carver’s cranberry country, Sampson’s Pond provides a perfect place for a day of relaxed water...

Hackett’s Pond, Hanover, MA
Hackett’s Pond is a quaint body of water nestled within the neighborhoods of Hanover, MA, making it somewhat of a...

The Sovinski buck is by far the most impressive typical buck ever taken in Massachusetts
Whitey Sovinski’s remarkable typical buck not only set a new record for its category in Massachusetts but also ranks among...

NEW 2024, MASSACHUSETTS FIREARM LAWS IMPACTING NONRESIDENT HUNTERS
Why It Matters: In July of 2024, Massachusetts passed a new omnibus gun law which consisted of 116-pages of confusing regulations on firearm...