Massachusetts Series Eastern Region
New Hampshire Series Western Region
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Massachusetts State Agencies |
The following state organizations were instrumental in the creation of this guide.
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MassWildlife - The state fish and wildlife agency works to conserve and manage wildlife heritage by offering expertise and assistance, addressing issues involving wildlife and habitat, and making sure people understand and comply with laws designed to protect the state’s populations of wild plants and animals. Boston Office: 251 Causeway Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114, (617) 626-1500 Westborough Field Headquarters: 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581, (508) 792-7270 Western Wildlife District: Temple 400 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201, (413) 447-9789 Connecticut Valley Wildlife District: East Street, Belchertown, MA 01007, (413) 323-7632
http://www.masswildlife.org
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MA Fishing License - To purchase a fishing license, or to get the latest license information, visit: http://www.mass.gov/massfishhunt You can also go to your town hall or some local bait and tackle shops to make a purchase. Licenses are only good for the calendar year and expire at the end of December.
Angler Education Program - As part of MassWildlife, the purpose of the program is to enlighten the public, especially children, about the state’s aquatic outdoors through the experience of fishing. By introducing sport fishing to the public, the program’ goal is to promote Massachusetts’ abundant waterways. For information about freshwater fishing courses and clinics, contact the Program Coordinator, at: 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581, (508) 792-7270
http://www.state.ma.us/dfwele.dfw
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Public Access Board - The agency provides boat and canoe access sites at more than 200 locations on coastal waters, great ponds and rivers throughout Massachusetts. The Board acquires property and easements for the purpose of providing access and designates roads and facilities to be built, improved, operated, and maintained. 1440 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA 02135, (617) 727-1843
http://www.state.ma.us/dfwele/pab/pab_toc.htm
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Department of Environmental Police - The department has the primary responsibility of the state’s waterways. It enforces all recreational vessel and vehicle laws and regulations. Along with law enforcement, additional responsibilities include investigating vessel theft, search and rescue, boat and recreational vehicle registration, and education through the Boating & Recreational Vehicle Safety Bureau. 251 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114, (617) 626-1665
http://www.state.ma.us/dfwele/dle/dle_toc.htm To report violations, call (800) 632-8075 To renew boat, snowmobile, and ATV registrations, call (617) 626-1610, or go to
http://www.mass.gov/massfishhunt |
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Department of Environmental Protection - The department is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. 1 Winter Street, Boston 01808, (617) 292-5500
http://www.mass.gov/dep |
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Department of Conservation and Recreation - The department is dedicated to conserving the state’s natural and cultural resources through professional stewardship, and connecting people to these resources through recreation and education. It is the steward of nearly 300,000 acres of the state’s forests, beaches, mountains, ponds, riverbanks, trails, and parks outside of the urban park area. 251 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114, (617) 626-1250
http://www.mass.gov/dcr |
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MassGIS - The official state agency assigned to the collection, storage, and dissemination of geographic data. It provides a comprehensive statewide database of spatial information for environmental planning and management. 251 Causeway Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114 617-626-1033
http://www.mass.gov/mgis |
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