August 6 — David Souza of Berkley, age 54, caught an 8 lb. 1 oz. Bowfin out of the Taunton River to break the state record. Just two days later, his son, Jake Souza, age 19, caught another 8 lb. 1 oz. Bowfin out of the same river to tie his father for the …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $303,521 to municipalities and organizations across the state for projects to improve habitat for native Massachusetts wildlife. The grants are provided through the Massachusetts Department of Fish and …
If you're using a desktop computer to access MassFishHunt, you'll see a new homepage. The updated homepage includes a streamlined login process for returning and new customers and expanded content to help you enjoy the outdoors in Massachusetts. A …
On behalf of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) within the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) with offices in Boston, New Bedford, Gloucester, and Newburyport, we provide our Strategic Plan for 2019-2023. This plan updates and revises …
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is accepting applications for the 2020 Climate Change Resilience in Fisheries and Aquaculture Grant Program. The goal of this Grant Program is to develop, utilize, or promote technologies that enhance …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $1,215,000 in state and federal grant funds for four priority ecological restoration projects in the towns of Amherst, Mattapoisett, Northampton, Easthampton, and Plymouth. The four projects help …
Boston — As a result of the continued presence of endangered right whales feeding in Cape Cod Bay, the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) today announced that restrictions in place to protect this highly endangered species will be extended. most of Cape …
Boston — Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Ron Amidon has appointed Daniel J. McKiernan as the next Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries. Earlier today, Commissioner Amidon’s appointment of McKiernan was approved by the Massachusetts Marine …
Boston — BOSTON – With summer approaching, state environmental and public safety officials are urging boaters to take important steps to safely and responsibly ride and operate boats this season, including wearing a Personal Floatation Device (PFD), …
The Department of Fish and Game works to preserve the state's natural resources. We exercise responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife species, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats that …
Middleborough — Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, state and local officials, and project partners gathered to tour the Assawompset Pond region and discuss a …
BOSTON — To further expand access to the Commonwealth’s natural resources, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced the awarding of $56,000 in state grant funds to the Towns of Barnstable and Cohasset, and the City of Newburyport for saltwater …
PRINCETON — The Baker-Polito Administration today joined state and local officials and industry leaders at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area to celebrate the establishment of the new Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation, furthering its commitment to …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) has awarded through its Priority Projects Program approximately $11.8 million in grant funding to 24 projects …
WESTBOROUGH — BioMap, a newly-updated online tool that identifies critical land and waterways throughout the Commonwealth in need of conservation, was released today by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Fisheries and …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration announced today it has awarded $483,922 in state grant funds to thirteen organizations and municipalities to improve wildlife habitat on 514 acres of land within the Commonwealth. Now in its ninth year, the …
PALMER — The Baker-Polito Administration today joined with state and local officials to celebrate the grand opening of the new Forest Lake Boat Ramp in the Town of Palmer during a ribbon cutting ceremony event. The $200,000 facility, which was constructed …
BOSTON — With black bears actively trying to increase body fat ahead of the winter season, the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) and the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) are asking the public to …
WINCHENDON — The Baker-Polito Administration continues to showcase innovated climate efforts throughout the Commonwealth in celebration of Climate Week, and today, state officials visited the Birch Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for a tour of the …
Ashburnham — As the Commonwealth continues to recognize Climate Week, the Baker-Polito Administration today joined with stakeholders, and state and local officials at the base of Mount Watatic to celebrate a public-private partnership that conserved more …
