New COVID 19 Guidelines for Turkey Season

By Franklin County Now April 14, 2020 9:49 am

By JULIE CUNNINGHAM

(Massachusetts) The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has announced some new policies regarding Spring Turkey Season in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring Turkey Season will run from April 27 -May 23. Now, hunters can purchase their licenses and permits online, since MassWildlife offices are closed until May 4. To purchase a license online click here. For youth, a list of license vendors that remain open can be found here,or wait for upcoming guidance on how youth licenses can also be purchased online. Hunters can report harvested birds online through the MassFishHunt Licensing system, found here.

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