Deer season begins today, Oct. 7 and continues through Dec. 31. Hunting is permitted Monday through Saturday, a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.
Hunting
2024
April 28, 2024
Wild turkey hunting season begins today, April 29, and runs through May 25, running a half hour before sunrise until noon each day except Sundays.
2021
August 31, 2021
Canada Goose hunting season begins in Massachusetts a half hour before dawn on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
2020
April 14, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to some temporary changes in state turkey hunting rules, while new regulations approved last year are now in effect.
March 1, 2020
A free hunter safety firearms course will be offered by the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club in April.
2018
August 6, 2018
The archery season for deer will be extended by two weeks in an area of the state that includes the Vineyard, state officials announced last week.
