Massachusetts deer season 2026 Open
Deer season in Massachusetts is open now, closes Nov 28, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | Open open, closes in 14 days |
| Primitive Firearms | Statewide | Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 30 days |
| Shotgun | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 16 days |
| Youth | Statewide | Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Early | Zone 13 & 14 only | Sep 21, 2026 to Oct 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Paraplegic Hunt | Statewide | Oct 29, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | Closed closed |
Deer hunting in Massachusetts runs from Sep 21, 2026 (Early, Zone 13 & 14 only) to Dec 31, 2026 (Primitive Firearms) in the 2026 season, and is open now, closes Nov 28, 2026.
Statewide seasons: archery Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026; primitive firearms Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026; shotgun Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026; youth Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026; paraplegic hunt Oct 29, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Zone 13 & 14 only); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, MassWildlife 2026 season summary (page). Read today.