Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Massachusetts is ringing in 2026 with new laws and regulations — reshaping everything from cannabis to hunting rules. While some ...

"Loosening hunting laws will improve recreational opportunities for the hunting 1 percent but will do nothing to ease public ...

MassWildlife, in its report, says there is an overabundance of deer, particularly in Eastern Massachusetts and the islands, ...

For more than two centuries, Massachusetts has outlawed hunting on Sundays. We agree with the governor that this antiquated ...

The Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Board has recommended allowing hunting on Sundays and giving all hunters the ability to use crossbows.

WARE — The Department of Conservation and Recreation will close Quabbin Park in Belchertown and Ware for two days next week, with exception of deer hunting. The park will close Monday and the next day ...