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What's open to hunt in Massachusetts

In short

No deer or turkey season is open in Massachusetts on Friday, September 11, 2026. Early Deer Season (WMZs 13 and 14) opens in 10 days.

Updated September 2026
Next opener
10 days
Early Deer Season · WMZs 13 and 14 opens Sep 21
Open todayNothing · deer & turkey
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, 2026Whitetail 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, 2026TurkeyWMZS 1-13TODAY SEP 11

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?

No deer or turkey season is open in Massachusetts on Friday, September 11, 2026. Early Deer Season (WMZs 13 and 14) opens in 10 days.

When is the next hunting season opener in Massachusetts?

Early Deer Season (WMZs 13 and 14) opens in 10 days, on Monday, September 21.