Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game

@MassDFG

Working to protect & restore the Commonwealth’s abundant fisheries, wildlife, & habitats for all. See @MassEEA + Divisions @MassEcoRestore + @MassDMF

Massachusetts mass.gov/dfg Joined April 2012

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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game @MassDFG Aug 25, 2025

With @MassGovernor's leadership, we are charting the way to a future where both people and wildlife thrive! 🐋

Governor Maura Healey Verified account @MassGovernor Aug 22, 2025

As the best state to live in, Massachusetts should be the best for all the creatures that live here! 🐢🦉🌱🦋

We’re taking nation-leading steps to protect plants and animals, preserve natural habitats, support farms and fishers, and help more people enjoy the great outdoors.

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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game @MassDFG Feb 11

#JobOpportunity: We're hiring a Chief Biodiversity Officer! 🦋

You'll lead coordination across state government and work with partners to drive progress towards the Massachusetts Biodiversity Goals.

Apply today > massanf.taleo.net/careersection/…

Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game @MassDFG Jan 31

DFG Commissioner Tom O’Shea, DMF Director Dan McKiernan, and their staff join Governor Healey in extending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the crew members on the F/V Lily Jean, as well as the commercial fishing and Cape Ann communities.

Governor Maura Healey Verified account @MassGovernor Jan 31

My statement with @MassLtGov on the Coast Guard suspending their search for the crew of the Lily Jean.

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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game @MassDFG Jan 12

ANNOUNCEMENT: #MassWildlife is gathering public input on several opportunities to expand hunting access in Massachusetts, including Sunday hunting, hunting with crossbows, and minimum setback distances for hunting.

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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game @MassDFG Jan 7

Today in @GBHNews: For the first time in 100 years, Boston Harbor is poised to welcome back shellfish harvesting! 🦪

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www.wgbh.org Boston Harbor welcomes back shellfish harvesting, says goodbye to dirty water For the first time in decades, water quality has improved enough to reclassify certain areas to allow shellfishing for human consumption.