Pipione's Sport Shop

02/18/2026

Public hearings / ability to submit comments regarding additional deer hunting regulations!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: We will be holding two virtual public hearings on February 23 (6 p.m. and 7 p.m.) on two different proposed deer hunting regulation packages. Feedback is being collected separately for each.

At 6 p.m., we will be collecting feedback about the proposal to make emergency deer hunting regulations in Zones 13 & 14 permanent which includes extending winter deer season two weeks into February, creating an early deer season in September in Zones 13&14, removing the visibility requirement, and removing the on-island deer check requirement.

At 7 p.m., we will be collecting feedback about proposed changes to regulations for deer hunting and tagging of deer which includes opening a winter deer season in Zones 9, 10, & 11 using a primitive firearm or archery equipment, adding a second day to the Youth Deer Hunt, eliminating the use of natural deer based lures and scents, allowing MEP to substitute electronically provided confirmation numbers for metal seals, and standardizing the start of the Archery season to the Monday following Youth Deer Hunt.

If you can't make the hearings, you can still submit comments by email or mail until March 9. Review regulations, get hearing details, and learn how to submit comments at bit.ly/Deer-Public-Hearings-2026

01/27/2026

‼️ Don’t forget to fill out the Survey and / or attend a session ‼️

REMINDER: 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.

You can make your voice heard by attending a public listening session or by filling out the online form by 5 pm. on February 6. Written comment and verbal comments will be equally considered. Find links and more information at bit.ly/HuntingListeningSessions

Following public input, MassWildlife will make a recommendation. Statutes require legislative action to change.

01/09/2026

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.

You can submit your feedback by filling out the online form or by attending one of the public listening sessions.
🔸January 27 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.
🔸January 28 at 6 p.m. in Westborough
🔸January 29 at 6 p.m. in Pittsfield
🔸February 2 at 6 p.m. in Bourne
🔸February 3 at 1 p.m. on Zoom.
Learn more and submit your comment online at bit.ly/HuntingFeedback

Following the public input, MassWildlife will make a recommendation. Statutes require legislative action to change.

12/30/2025

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Prepare for 2026 with our latest Hunting and Fishing Guide! Find dates and regulations: https://bit.ly/MAGuide2026

10/16/2025

‼️ New Deer Hunting Regulations ‼️

10/02/2025

🎣 Trout Stocking has begun in the area 🎣

Trout stocking has begun! We are stocking over 65,000 trout across Massachusetts this fall. Go to mass.gov/trout to see daily updates and find fishing areas near you.

09/24/2025

Antlerless Deer Surplus Update

SURPLUS UPDATE:

As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, limited surplus antlerless permits are still available for 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 12 and are likely to sell out quickly. Zones 10, 11, 13, and 14 are available now and throughout the season with no daily or season purchase limit. Please try logging in again if you weren’t able to complete your purchase this morning.

We apologize for the delays and technical difficulties many of our online customers experienced this morning on MassFishHunt. We are also aware of an ongoing issue impacting some customers who purchased surplus permits where the zone is not displaying on the tag. Our online vendor is working to resolve this issue, and impacted customers will be sent instructions for reprinting. We will continue to work with our online license vendor to make improvements to the MassFIshHunt site in the future.

09/24/2025

🦌 Youth Deer Hunt Day - SATURDAY 🦌

Mark your calendars for Youth Deer Hunt Day! On Saturday, September 27, youth hunters have a special one-day season before the state’s annual deer hunting seasons. Find details and make sure you have everything you need to participate by visiting mass.gov/dfw/youth-deer.

*Shotgun deer season regulations apply during the hunt.

09/22/2025

⚠️ Surplus Antlerless Deer Permits ⚠️

07/14/2025

2 more days to apply for your antlerless deer permit!!

07/07/2025

03/11/2025

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