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What's open to hunt in Massachusetts

In short

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Massachusetts on Sunday, October 25, 2026: turkey (Statewide), deer (Statewide).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
36 days
Shotgun Deer · Statewide opens Nov 30
Open todayTurkey · StatewideDeer · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Massachusetts · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 3 – Oct 3, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 5 – Nov 28, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 28Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 30 – Dec 12, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 14 – Dec 31, 2026Whitetail deerWMZS 13 AND 14Whitetail deer · WMZs 13 and 14 · Sep 21 – Oct 1, 2026Whitetail deer · WMZs 13 and 14 · Jan 1 – Feb 14, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Oct 5 – Nov 28, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 28TurkeyWMZS 1-13TODAY OCT 25

Massachusetts season table·Massachusetts regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Massachusetts, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Massachusetts today?

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Massachusetts on Sunday, October 25, 2026: turkey (Statewide), deer (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in Massachusetts?

Shotgun Deer (Statewide) opens in 36 days, on Monday, November 30.