Massachusetts bobcat season 2026 Upcoming
Bobcat season in Massachusetts is opens Dec 21, 2026 (General season).
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season segment 2 | Zones 1-8 | Dec 21, 2026 to Mar 8, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 37 days |
Bobcat hunting in Massachusetts runs from Dec 21, 2026 (General season, Zones 1-8) to Mar 8, 2027 (General season) in the 2026 season, and is opens Dec 21, 2026 (General season).
Dates differ by zone or unit (Zones 1-8); check the zone column before you plan.
Some seasons run in two or more segments; each segment is its own row.
Source: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, MassWildlife 2026 season summary (page). Read today.