Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MASSWILDLIFE)

The first year of expanded hunting opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket boosted deer harvests, venison donations, and wildlife management on the islands.

It's not uncommon for Massachusetts residents to hear coyotes howling, especially at night. Learn why a coyote may be howling in your neighborhood.

Those fallen trees and tangled branches in your favorite stream or pond aren’t a mess to be cleaned up. They’re essential building blocks of a healthy aquatic ecosystem.

Perfectly suited to life in the water, muskrats thrive in a variety of habitats, from lakes and ponds to marshes, streams, and slow-moving rivers. Get acquainted with these often-overlooked mammals and discover the secrets of their aquatic lifestyle.

Partners celebrate collaboration to conserve connected lands for wildlife, protect water quality, and enhance climate resilience in Franklin County

Heading outdoors this fall? Blaze orange can help hunters and non-hunters alike stay visible in the woods. Get tips for recreating safely—and learn about the Massachusetts research that led to the widespread use of blaze orange as a safety tool.