Massachusetts Waterfowl Hunting Season 2025
Recorded waterfowl windows for Massachusetts, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-09 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
0 of 1 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Massachusetts Waterfowl Season Calendar
Find all waterfowl hunting season dates for Massachusetts including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025.
All Waterfowl Seasons
1 season for Massachusetts waterfowl hunting
Oct 7 - Nov 22, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Sea ducks
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Zone-Specific Information
Massachusetts has different waterfowl hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Coastal Zone. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Massachusetts
Only Zone10 private-land antlered white-tailed shotgun base dates from current agency2026 summary/deer chapter are reviewed: Nov30–Dec5 and Dec7–12, excluding Sunday Dec6. Other seasons, antlerless and public/controlled hunts remain unreviewed. Check current licenses/tags, eligibility/bag, shotgun/ammunition, blaze-orange/hours, reporting, CWD, zone boundaries, access/permission and closures. Five historical rows and2025 license-year metadata remain unverified.
Massachusetts Waterfowl Hunting FAQ
Common questions about waterfowl hunting in Massachusetts
When is waterfowl season in Massachusetts?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-07 to 2025-11-22. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl hunting zones in Massachusetts?
Yes, Massachusetts has zone-specific waterfowl seasons. The zones include: Coastal Zone. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Massachusetts?
Yes, you need a valid Massachusetts hunting license and any required waterfowl tags or permits. Check with the Massachusetts wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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