--- title: "Boston Hunting" url: https://www.hereboston.com/hunting-boston-ma/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-04:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Boston" attribution: "HERE Boston" --- # Boston Hunting *Source: [HERE Boston](https://www.hereboston.com/hunting-boston-ma/) โ€” July 26, 2026 by * HERE Boston # Boston MA Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Suffolk County and Wildlife Management Zone 10. Hog: Closed Turkey: Open Dove: Closed Deer: Open Wildlife Management Zone 10 **0** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look โ€ข Hunt Conditions ๐ŸŒ’ Waxing Crescent Illumination: 80% Sunrise 6:58 am Sunset 6:00 pm Temp 66ยฐF Wind 16 mph Weather as of 9:05 PM ET Good โ€” increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening. 63 FAIR Fair conditions. Focus on food sources and travel corridors. Wildlife Management Zone 10 โ€ข Suffolk County ## Boston Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**2026 MassWildlife: Archery Oct. 5 โ€“ Nov. 28; Shotgun Nov. 30 โ€“ Dec. 12; Primitive firearms Dec. 14 โ€“ 31. New Winter Deer Season Jan. 1 โ€“ 30, 2027 in Zones 9, 10 and 11 (archery or primitive firearms; 2027 license required). Youth Deer Hunt was Oct. 2โ€“3. No Sunday hunting. **Bag Limit:**2 antlered deer per year statewide (tags come with the hunting/sporting license). Antlerless deer only with an Antlerless Deer Permit for the zone; Zone 10 has unlimited antlerless permits for 2027. Deer season is OPEN in Zone 10 โ€” check which implement is legal today (archery Oct. 5 โ€“ Nov. 28, shotgun Nov. 30 โ€“ Dec. 12, primitive Dec. 14 โ€“ 31, winter Jan. 1 โ€“ 30, 2027). No Sunday hunting. Archery stamp for archery season, primitive firearms stamp for primitive season; none needed for shotgun or winter season. Rifles and handguns are prohibited for deer. Report harvest within 48 hours; all deer from the first week of shotgun season go to a physical check station. 500 sq. in. of blaze orange in shotgun, primitive, youth and winter seasons. per [MassWildlife](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/deer-hunting-regulations) ยท verified 2026-10-16 Feral Hog CLOSED **Season Dates**No season. Feral hogs are not a listed game species in MassWildlife's 2026 hunting season summary, so Massachusetts has no feral hog season. **Bag Limit:**N/A โ€” no feral hog season in Massachusetts. No feral hog hunting season in Massachusetts. No feral hog season exists in Massachusetts. Questions: MassWildlife, (508) 389-6300. per [MassWildlife](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/2026-hunting-and-freshwater-fishing-season-summary) ยท verified 2026-10-16 Spring Turkey OPEN **Season Dates**Fall 2026 (Zones 1โ€“13): Oct. 5 โ€“ Nov. 28 โ€” archery only Oct. 5โ€“17 and Nov. 2โ€“28; shotgun, muzzleloading shotgun or archery Oct. 19โ€“31. Spring 2026 ran Apr. 27 โ€“ May 23. Spring 2027 dates: UNK โ€” MassWildlife has not posted them yet. **Bag Limit:**Fall: 1 turkey of either sex. Spring: 2 bearded birds. Fall turkey is OPEN Oct. 5 โ€“ Nov. 28, 2026 in Zones 1โ€“13 (archery only except Oct. 19โ€“31). Hunting or sporting license plus turkey permit; safety sticker required on shotguns and muzzleloaders. Report within 48 hours. No Sunday hunting. per [MassWildlife](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/wild-turkey-hunting-regulations) ยท verified 2026-10-16 Mourning Dove CLOSED **Season Dates**No season. Mourning dove is not on MassWildlife's 2026โ€“27 migratory game bird season list (ducks, geese, brant, coot, woodcock, rails, snipe only). **Bag Limit:**N/A โ€” no mourning dove season in Massachusetts. No mourning dove hunting season in Massachusetts. Do not hunt mourning doves in Massachusetts. per [MassWildlife](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/migratory-game-bird-hunting-regulations) ยท verified 2026-10-16 Season dates shown are for Wildlife Management Zone 10 private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with MassWildlife before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Boston Hunting Weather Now 66F Mostly Cloudy Feels like 66ยฐF as of 9:05 PM ET Wind 16 mph WSW Humidity 88% Pressure 1004 hPa Moon Waxing Crescent Location Boston, MA Field Scout Tips - Deer season is open โ€” focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Turkey. - Gusty conditions (16 mph) make deer nervous. Hunt in protected terrain near thick cover. - High humidity (88%) intensifies scent. Spray down thoroughly and hunt with wind in your face. Solunar Index ## Boston Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 66ยฐF Warm Wind Speed 16 mph Gusty Barometric 1004 hPa Low โ€” Storm Moon Phase ๐ŸŒ’ Good FAIR Fair conditions. Focus on food sources and travel corridors. Extended Outlook ## Boston Hunt Forecast โ€” 5 Days TONIGHT Patchy Fog 57ยฐ / 47ยฐ 13 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity FAIR SAT Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 50ยฐ / 33ยฐ 17 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity FAIR SUN Patchy Frost then Sunny 51ยฐ / 41ยฐ 6 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity GOOD MON Mostly Sunny 56ยฐ / 45ยฐ 7 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity GOOD TUE Partly Sunny 58ยฐ / 48ยฐ 12 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## Boston Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas Did We Miss a Spot? 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Archery or primitive firearms; 2027 license required. Zones 9โ€“11 Oct 5 โ€“ Nov 28, 2026 Fall Wild Turkey Zones 1โ€“13. Archery only Oct. 5โ€“17 and Nov. 2โ€“28; shotgun allowed Oct. 19โ€“31. 1 bird. Zones 1โ€“13 Sep 7 โ€“ Dec 12, 2026 Black Bear Zones 1โ€“14. Zones 1โ€“14 Oct 17 โ€“ Dec 31, 2026 Pheasant and Quail Zones 1โ€“14. Closed during shotgun deer season. Pheasant/quail permit required. Zones 1โ€“14 Oct 17 โ€“ Nov 28, 2026 Ruffed Grouse Zones 1โ€“14. Zones 1โ€“14 Sep 8, 2026 โ€“ Feb 27, 2027 Gray Squirrel Zones 1โ€“14. Closed during shotgun deer season. Zones 1โ€“14 Oct 17, 2026 โ€“ Feb 27, 2027 Cottontail Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare Zones 1โ€“14. Closed during shotgun deer season. Zones 1โ€“14 Oct 17, 2026 โ€“ Mar 8, 2027 Coyote Zones 1โ€“14. Zones 1โ€“14 Oct 10 โ€“ 17, 2026; Nov 27, 2026 โ€“ Jan 27, 2027 Ducks, Mergansers, Sea Ducks and Coot โ€” Coastal Zone Daily duck bag 6 (max 4 sea ducks). HIP, state waterfowl stamp and federal duck stamp required. Coastal Zone Oct 10 โ€“ 17, 2026; Nov 27, 2026 โ€“ Jan 27, 2027 Canada Goose (regular) โ€” Coastal Zone 2 per day. Late season Jan. 28 โ€“ Feb. 13, 2027 in the north coastal zone only. Coastal Zone Nov 27 โ€“ Dec 31, 2026 Brant โ€” Coastal Zone 1 per day. Coastal Zone Oct 1 โ€“ Nov 21, 2026 American Woodcock Statewide. 3 per day. Statewide UNK Spring Turkey 2027 MassWildlife has not posted 2027 spring turkey dates; left UNK. Zones 1โ€“13 Dates reflect 2026 Massachusetts hunting regulations for Wildlife Management Zone 10. Always verify with the current MassWildlife Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license โ€” no closed season. Questions and Answers ## Boston Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Boston area, answered. - When does deer season open in Boston Massachusetts? Deer season dates in Wildlife Management Zone 10 vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Suffolk County have not been confirmed against current MassWildlife regulations for this guide โ€” see https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-fisheries-and-wildlife for the current Massachusetts Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near Boston Massachusetts? Public hunting near Boston is listed in the WMA directory above. MassWildlife manages all WMAs in Massachusetts; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in Massachusetts? Yes. All hunters in Massachusetts need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through MassWildlife at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-fisheries-and-wildlife or at authorized license agents throughout Suffolk County. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Massachusetts? Sunday hunting rules in Massachusetts vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with MassWildlife and Suffolk County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Wildlife Management Zone 10? Deer bag limits in Wildlife Management Zone 10 vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Suffolk County have not been confirmed against current MassWildlife regulations for this guide โ€” see https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-fisheries-and-wildlife for the current Massachusetts Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the Boston area? Bear hunting in Massachusetts is regulated by MassWildlife. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. 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