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(Exception: waterfowl hunters in a blind or boat, and raccoon and opossum hunters at night.)”

“All hunters during shotgun deer season and deer hunters during the primitive firearms season must wear at least 500 square inches of blaze orange material on their chest, back, and head.

“Wearing blaze orange is a legal requirement during some hunting seasons.”.If you think you’ve witnessed a fish or wildlife violation, report it to the Massachusetts Environmental Police at 1-80.” Hunter harassment is against state law. Avoid confrontations with hunters. “ Be courteous. Once you’ve made your presence known, don’t make unnecessary noise to disturb wildlife or hunting.If you see someone hunting or hear shots, call out to them to identify your location.” “ Make your presence known. Talk loudly or whistle to identify yourself as a person.“ Keep pets leashed and visible. Place a blaze orange vest or bandana on your pet to keep it visible.”.If being in the woods during hunting season makes you uneasy, find a location where hunting is not allowed or plan your outing for a Sunday or another day outside of hunting season.” “ Learn about lands open to hunting in Massachusetts. Research the property you plan to visit beforehand to learn if hunting is allowed.Most state parks and forests are open to hunting, and many towns allow hunting on municipal lands.” MassWildlife lands, including Wildlife Management Areas and Wildlife Conservation Easements are open to hunting. Review the 2021 Massachusetts hunting season dates. Hunting on Sunday is not permitted in Massachusetts. “ Know when and where hunting is allowed.Wearing blaze orange could save your life and allow others to see you clearly because it is fluorescent even in dim light.Īccording to  “the widespread use of blaze orange has helped dramatically reduce hunting-related firearms incidents in the field. While hunters are required to wear blaze orange during certain seasons, all outdoor users who are in the woods during hunting seasons should wear blaze orange clothing as a precaution.” Mass.Gov’s Tips for non-hunters:

Plaza Fire: Impact on the Longmeadow communityīlaze orange or safety orange is what all hunters and hikers should wear for visibility purposes, especially as the days get darker earlier.