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Deer hunting public hearings

Two virtual public hearings will be held on February 23 (6 p.m. and 7 p.m.) to gather feedback

on two different proposed deer hunting regulation packages.

Get a summary of proposed changes and links to the Zoom meetings or submit a written comment.

https://www.mass.gov/news/public-hearings-on-proposed-deer-regulations-on-february-23

Written comments can be submitted using this feedback form by 5 p.m. on March 9, 2026.

Comments can also be submitted by mail to: MassWildlife Re: Deer Public Hearing, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581.

All comments must be received by 5 p.m. on March 9, 2026.

Hearing 1, at 6PM

Public Hearing on February 23 at 6 p.m. on Zoom: Proposal to make emergency deer hunting regulations for Zones 13 and 14 permanent.

Click this link to join the Public Hearing on February 26 at 6 p.m. on Zoom from a computer, tablet, or smartphone; use Passcode: 123123,

or join by phone: (929) 205-6099 with Webinar ID: 845 9649 5260 and Passcode: 123123.

Hearing 2, at 7PM

Public Hearing on February 23 at 7 p.m. on Zoom: Proposed changes to the regulations for the hunting and tagging of deer. Click this link to join the Public Hearing on Zoom from a computer, tablet, or smartphone; use Passcode: 123123, or join by phone: (929) 205-6099 with Webinar ID: 845 9649 5260 and Passcode: 123123.

This regulatory proposal:

• Creates a Winter Deer Season in WMZs 9, 10, and 11 from January 1–31, where primitive firearms and archery equipment can be used. This proposal is intended to provide additional opportunities to harvest deer in areas where deer numbers exceed management goals.
• Expands the Youth Deer Hunt to include both the fourth Friday and subsequent Saturday following Labor Day.
• Moves the archery deer season start date to the Monday following Youth Deer Hunt. This proposed change is intended to provide more consistency year to year.