News and Announcements

MassWildlife is leading a series of walks at locations across the Commonwealth. The public is invited to hear from habitat specialists and to view habitat restoration in action on MassWildlife lands.

Early spring flowers are taking advantage of sunlight before trees have full leaf cover.

Get outside for Mother's Day! Plan ahead with these tips and treat mom to a great experience on the water.

There are many reasons for turtles to roam in the spring! Watch for them crossing roadways starting in mid-May.

Wearing a properly fitted personal flotation device could save your life.

To stay hidden from predators, young white-tailed deer spend much of their first 30 days on their own. Learn about fawn development and why you should never approach or take a fawn from the wild even if it’s alone.

Learn how you can help the hundreds of plants and animals that are considered rare in Massachusetts.

Meghan Li’s hooded merganser drawing was named Best of Show in the 2024 art competition. Learn more about JDS winners and the judging process.

The public is invited to help MassWildlife stock trout during school vacation week. Join stocking events in Chicopee, Hopkinton, Leominster, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Westfield, and Worcester.

Wild turkey breeding season is here and that can mean an increase in aggressive behavior. To reduce wildlife conflict, avoid feeding turkeys.

In most cases, the best thing to do if you find a young wild animal is leave it alone.

Spring turkey hunting season is April 29–May 25. Get ready for the start of season by purchasing your license and turkey permit then review regulations and hunting tips.

Fishers, sometimes called "fisher cats," are one of Massachusetts' most misunderstood creatures. Learn more about these shy predators to distinguish fact from fiction.

Every winter, MassWildlife biologists visit bear dens to collect valuable data. This winter’s limited snowfall and higher temperatures presented a new challenge for this decades-long research project.

Each year, MassWildlife recognizes anglers who catch exceptional freshwater fish in Massachusetts. The 2023 winners have been announced.