Deer will be thoroughly inspected by a MassWildlife biologist for evidence of proper field dressing and to ensure there are no signs of disease. If denied, hunters will have the option to take ...

As deer in neighboring states drop dead from a viral disease, Massachusetts wildlife officials say they’re “keeping a close eye on” whether any cases pop up in the Bay State.

EHD is a disease that is spread by midges that infect deer. In the northern portions of its range, it usually is about 95-percent fatal for deer, which don’t have any resistance. From the time they ...

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A rare type of deer was spotted in Westfield by a 22News viewer. Rare fish found in Connecticut River between Massachusetts and Vermont ...

Most people are familiar with Lyme disease, said Dr. Catherine Brown, state epidemiologist for Massachusetts. But it's not the only tick-borne disease that can get you sick.

In the 1800s, the Massachusetts deer population was almost completely wiped out because of market hunting. The population of deer has largely recovered — having mostly done so in the 1970s and ...

Massachusetts residents hunting deer need a hunting or sporting license, while non-residents need a non-resident big game hunting license. Each of these licenses includes two antlered deer tags.

BOSTON — Deer crashes in Massachusetts are increasing, and a new report shows where they are the most common. Last year, deer crashes between the months of October and December jumped to 1,656 ...

In 2022, deer-related car accidents between the months of October and December jumped in Massachusetts to their highest level since 2002. Since then, the numbers have continued to go up. For a ...