From the western Berkshire Hills, the Connecticut River valley, and the Atlantic Ocean, the Bay State has a diverse array of sporting opportunities in addition to numerous natural resources. As one of the states most steeped in history, Massachusetts’ legacy includes the Wampanoag tribes, the Plymouth colony, and the Revolutionary War. Marked by the Taconic Mountains in the west and the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the east, Massachusetts provides a plethora of sportsmen activities. Species commonly found in The Bay State include white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, many waterfowl species, pheasant, and coyotes.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Massachusetts, please contact:
Massachusetts State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Representative
Seth Moulton
Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Senator
Peter Durant
Representative
Nicholas Boldyga
Representative
Angelo D'Emilia
Representative
David Vieira
News Alerts
Oct 15 2024
Update: New Massachusetts Firearm Laws Impacting Nonresident Hunters
Why It Matters: In July of 2024, Massachusetts passed a new omnibus gun law...
Aug 05 2024
Taking a Closer Look at Reimbursement to Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Free and Discounted Licenses
Why It Matters: Each year, legislators look at ways to recognize and thank certain...
Jul 29 2024
UPDATE: Massachusetts Governor Signs Omnibus Anti-Gun Package into Law
Why It Matters: On July 25, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law...
Apr 08 2024
Massachusetts Senate Bill Seeks to Support Discounted or Free Licenses Through Reimbursement
Why It Matters: Introduced on February 16, 2024, Massachusetts Senate Bill 499 (MA S...
Dec 04 2023
Last Two States with Sunday Hunting Prohibitions See Cautious Optimism
Why It Matters: On November 28, 2023, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted testimony...
Nov 13 2023
Massachusetts Seeks to Prohibit the Sale of Fur Products
Why it Matters: Introduced earlier in 2023, Massachusetts House Bill 849 and Senate Bill...
Oct 30 2023
UPDATE: Massachusetts House Advances Sweeping Gun Control Package to Senate
Why It Matters: On October 18, 2023, members of the Massachusetts House introduced MA...
Oct 02 2023
Sportsmen and Women Recognized by New England Governors as America’s True Conservationists
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, the sporting community celebrated National Hunting and...
Sep 19 2023
Massachusetts House Bill 2771 Seeks to Double-Down on Ammo Taxes
Why it Matters: On September 12, 2023, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Northeastern States Assistant...
Aug 07 2023
Potential Archery Season Expansion to be Heard in Massachusetts
Why it Matters: A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023,...
Jul 31 2023
Massachusetts Brings Sweeping Gun Control Package to Beacon Hill
Why it Matters: On June 26, 2023, members of the Massachusetts House introduced MA...
Oct 11 2022
Fall Trout Stocking Underway Across the Northeast
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies are instrumental in setting the frameworks...
Oct 03 2022
Pheasant Season Opening in Several Northeastern States – How Non-Native Species Can Benefit Ecosystems and the Economy
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies are instrumental in setting the frameworks...
Aug 08 2022
A Look Back at Massachusetts’ Legislative Session: Sportsmen’s Issues in the Spotlight
Contact: Joe Bachar, New England States Coordinator Why It Matters: Since its founding, CSF...
Jul 25 2022
Intrusive Kennel Bill Passes Massachusetts Senate
Contact: Joe Bachar, New England States Coordinator Why it Matters: Dogs play an integral...
Jun 13 2022
Massachusetts Municipalities to Potentially Limit Number of Dogs Owned
Contact: Joe Bachar, New England States Coordinator Why it Matters: Dogs play an integral...
May 23 2022
Massachusetts Caucus Co-Chair Fights for Including Sportsmen’s Priorities in Budget
Contact: Joe Mullin, Manager, Northeastern StatesWhy it Matters: Legislative and administrative efforts that encourage...
Nov 22 2021
Eventful Week for Sportsmen and Women in the Bay State as Committees Take Up Priority Policies
Contact: Joseph Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeast StatesHighlightsWhy It Matters: Sportsmen and women have played...
Feb 22 2021
Massachusetts Sportsmen and Women Asked to Continue Conservation Legacy
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesOn February 17, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and...
Feb 16 2021
Caucus Co-Chairs Welcome New and Returning Members in the Bay State
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern StatesOn February 9, the Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Nov 23 2020
Massachusetts’ Dog Owners Take a Sigh of Relief
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn November 16, one of Massachusetts’ numerous...
May 26 2020
Massachusetts: Firearms/Archery Ranges and Charter Boats Operational under State’s Phased Reopening Plan
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorBeginning on May 18, Massachusetts implemented the...
May 18 2020
Massachusetts: Committee Drops “Outside and Unattended” from Restrictive Kennel Bill
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorThe issue of fighting excessively restrictive kennel...
May 11 2020
Massachusetts: Firearms Retailers are Back in Business
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn May 7, a Judge for the...
May 04 2020
Massachusetts: Sign-On Letter of Opposition Submitted to Fight Restrictive Kennel Legislation
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn May 1, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...
Apr 13 2020
Massachusetts: Caucus Co-Chairs Take a Stand for Sportsmen in Letter to the Governor
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorOn April 7, two Co-Chairs of the bipartisan...
Mar 30 2020
Massachusetts: Reviewing CSF’s Active Engagement in the Bay State
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior CoordinatorSportsmen and women in Massachusetts have just...
Dec 23 2019
Massachusetts: Predatory and Furbearing Hunting Tournaments Banned
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On December 18, regrettable news developed out of...
Nov 04 2019
Massachusetts: Proposed Coyote Hunting Tournament Ban Highlights Spread of Misinformation
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn October 29, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries...
Oct 21 2019
Massachusetts: MassWildlife Creates New Norcross Hill Wildlife Management Area
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorEarlier this month, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries...
Oct 07 2019
Massachusetts: CSF Presents at Sportsmen’s Leadership Conference
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn September 30, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF),...
Oct 01 2019
Massachusetts: MassWildlife to Host Public Hearings Related to Predator Hunting Contests
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn Tuesday, October 22 and 29, the Massachusetts...
Sep 09 2019
Massachusetts: Committee Hearing to Discuss Legislation Authorizing Suppressor Ownership
Contact: Joseph Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn August 28, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on...
Jun 24 2019
Massachusetts: MassWildlife Hosts Final Listening Session on Coyote Contests
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn June 18, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries...
Jun 17 2019
Northeast: Legislators and Animal Rights Activists Take a Bite at Coyote Hunting
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorIn the Northeast region, coyotes are making a...
May 28 2019
Massachusetts: Conservation Efforts Recognized during Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol
By Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn May 22, members of the Massachusetts General...
Apr 15 2019
Massachusetts: Caucus Gathers New and Returning Members for First Meeting of the Year
By Joe Mullin, New England States CoordinatorOn April 10, Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Members...
Nov 17 2017
Massachusetts: Joint Committee Holds Hearing on Firearm Suppressor Bills
On November 16, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a...
Mar 10 2016
Northeast: Regional Suppressor Shoot
On March 4, state legislative sportsmen’s caucus members joined with fish and wildlife agency...
Apr 30 2015
Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Meeting
On April 16, the Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held an organizational meeting to plan...
Latest policy updates
Defined as the distance from an occupied dwelling, public road, or city...
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
Introduction Sunday hunting bans are one of the last remaining examples of...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
With the increased sophistication of poachers and other wildlife violators, there is...
Revenue from sporting licenses is a crucial element for funding state fish...
Preemption is the process where a higher level of government revokes the...
The use of lead ammunition and lead tackle in hunting and angling...
Microstamping technology was developed with the goal of easier ballistics identification and...
Predator hunting and hunting tournaments, often referred to as “contests,” are time-honored...
More than half of the states in this nation do not protect...
A standard capacity magazine generally means any detachable ammunition feeding device that...
Recent advances in technology, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), which can...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Reports and Data
Jan 01 2020
Massachusetts: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Massachusetts: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Massachusetts
Massachusetts sportsmen and women spend nearly twice as much as the cash receipts from...
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