Massachusetts · 2026–27 Edition
Massachusetts Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Massachusetts, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife).
Massachusetts Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Massachusetts Deer season dates →Massachusetts Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Massachusetts Duck season dates →Massachusetts Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Massachusetts Turkey season dates →Massachusetts Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Massachusetts Bear season dates →Massachusetts Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
Massachusetts Pheasant season dates →Massachusetts Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Massachusetts Squirrel season dates →Massachusetts Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Massachusetts Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Massachusetts hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) requires beyond a hunting license.