Shotgun season opens November 29 and runs through December 11. In DMZs 12 and 13 which encompasses the southeast portion of Plymouth County, and all of Barnstable and Dukes Counties, the season closes December 4. Wachusett Watershed Hunting - Access permits for hunting certain Wachusett Watershed lands administered by the Metropolitan District Commission are available at no cost and include a map outlining the MDC parcels that are open to permitees. More than 1,100 permits have been processed to date. There is no controlled hunt at Wachusett.
Permits are for hunting access in designated areas.
All state hunting laws and regulations apply. Contact the MDC Wachusett Watershed Management office in West Boylston at 508.835.4816 for details. Westfield River Frontage - Approximately 2,000 feet of roadway and river frontage along the Middle Branch of the Westfield River in Middlefield have been acquired by MassWildlife. The strip is located just to the west of the Fox Den Wildlife Management Area and protects a significant portion of the resourcerich Middle Branch riparian corridor. An abandoned section of East River Road provides excellent access and parking.