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Massachusetts: Public hearing set for migratory game bird hunting

Posted by Wayne G. Barber & Photo Wayne G. Barber Library

Massachusetts: Public hearing set for migratory game bird hunting

The Fisheries and Wildlife Board has scheduled a public hearing to establish rules and regulations for the 2018-2019 migratory game bird hunting seasons on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters (1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA). Due to federal requirements for migratory game bird season selections, the Board will vote on the proposal on the same day immediately following the public hearing.

The proposed seasons, hunting hours, and bag limits are similar to last year except for increasing the September goose bag limit to 15 birds and adding 5 days to the woodcock season. The proposed woodcock season dates are October 4 - November 24, 2018. The woodcock bag limit will remain at 3 birds. More information about the public hearing and proposed season dates can be found on MassWildlife's website.

The Fisheries and Wildlife Board will accept written public comment on the proposal at any time prior to the public hearing. Written and oral comments are accepted at the public hearing. Comments (both oral and written) must focus on the proposed regulation. Public comments by e-mail can be sent to Susan.Sacco@state.ma.us, Attn: Fisheries & Wildlife Board. Written comments can be mailed to:

Chairman, Fisheries and Wildlife Board, c/o MassWildlife Director
Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581

Upcoming Events

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Apr. 5: Scituate Science Spectacular, Scituate

Apr. 9: Bird Conservation in Massachusetts, Brewster

Apr. 10: Fisheries and Wildlife April Board Meeting (2 p.m.), Westborough

Apr. 10: Public Hearing for Migratory Game Bird Hunting (3 p.m.), Westborough

Apr. 10: Public Hearing to Extend the Archery Deer Season (7 p.m.), Westborough

Apr. 11: Natural History and Conservation of Freshwater Mussels, Athol

Apr. 12: Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Advisory Committee Meeting, Westborough

Apr. 12: Learn to Hunt Turkey Calling Clinic, Westborough

Apr. 17-19: Earth Week Trout Stocking Events, Multiple locations statewide

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Apr. 22: Learn to Cast, Springfield

Apr. 25: Adult Learn to Fish Class, Westborough

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Source: Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Press Release Photo Credit Wayne G. Barber

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