The population has been trending lower since 2002, but rebounded some starting in 2016. The deer population is estimated at over 100,000 in mid 2019, about 95,000 in early 2018, over 100,000 in mid2018, 100,000 in 2017, and 90,000 in 2015. Last year, these purpleblack fruits rotted on my counter i. To manage the size of massachusetts deer population, masswildlife regulates hunting during 3 distinct seasons using 15 wildlife management zones. Deer hunting is extensively known all over the world, and also specifically in massachusetts. Right now, we estimate that there are more than 100,000 deer across the state. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. For the fourth year now, the mgw team has brought their story of deer. Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a deer stand to bag that trophy buck or sitting knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a band.
Long hunting seasons across much of the southern united states include most of the period of active rut, when individual body mass fluctuates over time. Thanks everyone if you enjoy this video please subscribe and. Deer can be taken during shotgun season in december, as well as archery and primitive weapons seasons. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer. If you carefully follow deer hunting harvests across north america, you can readily see much variability. The fisheries and wildlife board oversees changes to the hunting seasons, bag limits, and. Fishing or hunting on your own or with a family member is a perfect way to enjoy a day outside. Refer to the deer hunting regulations in the code of massachusetts regulations, 321 cmr 3. While public land is scarce and population density is high third in the nation in people per square mile, good deer hunting can still be found for those who work at it. Thats the hunting season that many hunters look forward to and for which they reserve their vacation days. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Little did they know that whitey was about to kill one of the biggest typical whitetail bucks taken in all of north america this hunting season.
Information and regulations for specific species such as deer, black bear, wild turkey, and more can be found in dfws online hunting guide. Extended archery season proposed in zones 1014 a public hearing to extend the archery deer season in eastern massachusetts will be held march 7, 2018 at 7 p. Persons convicted of a deer violation during the 201718 license year may not apply for deer tags in 201819. Login to massfishhunt to buy and print licenses, permits, and stamps, to report a harvest, or to buy an antlerless deer permit. Fall wild turkey hunting season dates and open counties have changed. This past season, missouri, for example, took 94,977 deer on its opening weekend of. Heres a few coyotes i was able to shoot in western ma during the 2017 and beginning 2018 season. Massachusetts hunting seasons, 2018 2019 clever hunters. This morning he headed to the woods of franklin county with his son, bobby, to hunt an area near quabbin reservoir. This is the footage of my mass deer hunting season for 2016. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Massachusetts deer hunting season hunting in the usa. These pages provide a summary of the regulations and statutes that relate to hunting and trapping in massachusetts. The 2020 massachusetts spring turkey hunting season opens april 27 and runs through may 23.
Western ma deer shot with muzzleloader captured with gopro. Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. Massachusetts shotgun deer season runs from monday to dec. Its distinct deer species make it a favorite place of deer hunters. Statebystate hunting data archery trade association.
It is illegal to hunt outside of established open seasons. During any open season on deer with primitive weapons after november 30, a person may use any legal weapon of choice on private lands only, if the person is the title owner of the land, the lessee of the hunting rights on the land, a member of a hunting club leasing the hunting rights on the land, or a guest of a person specified above. Massachusetts hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Michigan gone wild continues the deer camp series in 2017 as we highlight deer hunting on public land in northern michigan. As per the massachusetts office of energy and environmental affairs, deer hunting is allowed during archery, shotgun, and primitive firearms season. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Petition 2017 massachusetts sunday hunting initiative. Deer hunting season now underway in massachusetts youtube. All hunting and fishing regulations, including licenses, are still in effect during the covid19 state of emergency and stay at home advisory. Being able to take advantage of all the hunting seasons is why the waterfowl hunter has put together the hunting dates for massachusetts. You can refer to the migratory game bird hunting regulations in the code of massachusetts regulations, 321 cmr 3. Historical massachusetts deer hunting data and news archive.
This was my first year attempting some self filming. Massachusetts is the best place for hunting whitetail deer. Ever wanted to be a hunter, and shooting wild animals with your sniper rifle you love to aim and shoot the fast running deer and other animals in jungle. All furbearer hunting seasons are closed during the shotgun deer season except for coyotes. Chai soua vang born september 24, 1968 is a naturalized hmong american from laos who was convicted of murder, but claimed self defense. Massachusetts deer herd benefited from a large mast crop and mild winter last fall and the fall before, too.
To fully understand the deer hunting season and laws in massachusetts, read the succeeding paragraphs. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Bow and arrow season began on monday, and 22news is working for you with some safety precautions to keep in mind. Vang, a sixyear veteran of the california national guard, shot eight people while on a hunting. Massfishhunt official fishing and hunting license sales. Hunters bought 552,000 deer permits for the 20172018 season, and enjoyed. Sunday hunting will be legal in all 55 counties on private land only, with written permission, beginning july 6, 2017. Deer can be taken during shotgun season in december, as well as. Westboro a record,220 deer were harvested in 2017, according to preliminary figures released by the state division of fisheries and wildlife. Areas open to the public for hunting on the island include both publicly. To be well prepared for your next hunt, always first check the regulations and season dates on the website of massachusetts. Stainbrook recently released his preliminary harvest figures for 2019 by season.
Hunting deer in mass achusetts find regulations for licenses, permits, and reporting, as well as deer harvest data and tips for hunters. We, as hunters, hunting supporters, resident and nonresident for those that come to the state and pay outofstate licensing fees present to you this sunday hunting initiative, and respectful request to make legal in the commonwealth of massachusetts hunting on sunday. To ensure you have a legal hunt, visit the massachusetts department of fish and game website. Open season all dates inclusive species bobcat1,2, coyote1, fox1, weasel nov. Hunting season is always a special time of the year. The coyote buck down to the wire full hunt duration. Our purpose here is to create a knowledge and networking base. Come along as we track a late muzzleloader season buck in the mountains of western massachusetts. The first thing youll need is a hunting or sporting license. Upland game bird hunting is closed during shotgun deer season. In that period hunting hours are onehalf hour before sunrise and onehalf hour after sunset. The massachusetts division of fisheries and wildlife makes the following comments about deer hunting opportunities during hunting season. If massachusetts is the hunting spot for you, know that hunting tags and permits can now be purchased online for both resident and outofstate hunters. Antlerless deer hunting season dates and open counties have changed.