White-tailed deer are found in every county of the state, but are not limited to rural areas. One of the most striking things about deer in Massachusetts is how many of them now live in and around ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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.