Massachusetts Pheasant News
Pheasant Hunting in Massachusetts - Oct. 24, 2009MassWildlife recognizes the pheasant program as a core agency program that provides valuable hunting opportunities and other outdoor experiences. Ring-necked pheasants have been imported and released in Massachusetts since 1906. At that time the Massachusetts landscape was much different than it is today. The state was 80% open fields and pasture and 20% forested.
Sign Up For Youth Pheasant Hunt - Jun. 12, 2008
WESTBOROUGH, MA - Young people ages 12-17 years old who are interested in pheasant hunting and have successfully graduated from a Basic Hunter Education course can contact sportsmen's clubs offering the Young Adult Pheasant Hunt Program.
Wildlife Land Acquisitions Celebrated - Oct. 25, 2006
Anglers, hunters, birders, local residents, cranberry growers, local, state and federal officials and other open space advocates gathered in Sturbridge and Hanson in mid-October to celebrate the acquisition of important conservation lands.
New Natural Heritage Atlas Available - Sep. 26, 2006
On October 1st, the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife will be releasing the newest Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas, which displays regulatory habitats of endangered species.
Schulz Wins State Waterfowl Stamp Contest - Sep. 26, 2006
Matthew Schulz of Osterville, MA captured top honors in the 2007 Massachusetts Waterfowl Stamp Competition for his exceptional rendering of an American golden-eye drake decoy crafted by an unknown Massachusetts carver.
