About This Guide
This Guide contains a summary of the laws and regulations in place as of September 1, 2011. Any changes in law or regulation enacted after September 1 are publicized through releases to the news media, town clerk’s offices, all license sales outlets, and on our website. These are not the complete laws and regulations. Laws and regulations (MGL Ch. 131 and 321 CMR) are subject to change.
New for 2012:
- Lead fishing sinkers and jigs less than 1 ounce are prohibited in all inland waters of the Commonwealth effective January 1, 2012.
- Break-action muzzleloaders now legal for deer hunting during primitive firearms deer season.
- Special turkey permit issued for 12-14 year olds participating in the Youth Turkey Hunt now valid for entire season.
- Resident Minor Freshwater Fishing License (ages 15-17) is Free!
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
DEVAL L. PATRICK, Governor
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Richard K. Sullivan Jr., Secretary
Department of Fish and Game
Mary B. Griffin, Commissioner
Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
Wayne F. MacCallum, Director
FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BOARD
George L. Darey, Chair (Lenox)
Fred Winthrop (Ipswich)
John F Creedon, Esq. (Brockton)
Joseph S. Larson, Ph.D. (Pelham)
Bonita J. Booth (Spencer)
Michael P. Roche (Orange)
Brandi Van Roo, Ph.D. (Douglas)
NATURAL HERITAGE & ENDANGERED SPECIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Kathleen S. Anderson, Chair (Middleborough)
Marilyn J. Flor (Rockport)
Joseph S. Larson, Ph.D. (Pelham)
Mark Mello (South Dartmouth)
Glenn Motzkin (Shutesbury)
Thomas J. Rawinski (Oakham)
Johnathan A. Shaw (Sandwich)
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
William E. Brumback (Framingham)
Andy Finton (Boston)
Timothy Flanagan (Lenox)
Wayne R. Petersen (Hanson)
Mark Pokras (North Grafton)
Bryan Windmiller (Concord)
