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MassWildlife: Fall Outdoor Safety Tips

The return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2024 hunting season.

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MassWildlife: FAQs About Rattlesnakes

While rattlesnakes are native to Massachusetts, most people have never seen a rattlesnake here.

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Summer school is in session for young wildlife

While school will soon be out for summer, June is when young wildlife start their crash course on how to be a successful wild animal.

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Residents Concerned About Injured Bear in Northwest Pittsfield

Community members have rallied in concern over an injured bear wandering northwest Pittsfield into Lanesborough the last few days.

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Community Members Assist in Trout Stocking Onota Lake

Fish and buckets flew into Onota Lake on Wednesday afternoon, thanks to MassWildlife's annual spring trout stocking event.

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MassWildlife: Preventing Conflict During Coyote Mating Season

Coyotes are very active during the winter while courting mates and defending their territory. Coyotes are in every city and town in mainland Massachusetts, meaning the opportunity for human-coyote interaction is high.

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Berkshire Organizations Awarded MassWildlife Habitat Grants

The MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program provides crucial support to partners to steward biodiversity, enhance climate resiliency, and promote outdoor recreation.

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MassWildlife: Avoid decorating with invasive plants

Don't deck the halls with invasive species. Some invasive plants can spread quickly and completely crowd out native plants.

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Pittsfield Children Assist in Trout Stocking Onota Lake

The wind blew a sharp chill through the air Wednesday afternoon but that did not stop the annual spring trout stocking at Onota Lake.

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South County Towns Receive Habitat Management Grants

The Baker-Polito Administration announced it has awarded $483,922 in state grant funds to thirteen organizations and municipalities to improve wildlife habitat on 514 acres of land within the Commonwealth.