Department of Fish and Game
Data Current as of: 6/22/2009
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/dfwele/
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Fish and Game is to exercise stewardship responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife species, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats required to support these resources; to conserve and restore the state's rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, wild lands and coastal waters; and to ensure the responsible practice of hunting, trapping and fishing both inland and marine.
Governing Laws:
Statutes
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MGL C. 21A S. 7,8,11B
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Departments; Commissioners; Organization of departments; powers, duties and functions; Public Access Board
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MGL C. 130 S. 1-105
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Marine Fish and Fisheries
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MGL C. 131 S. 1-92
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Inland Fisheries and Game and other Natural Resources
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MGL C. 131A S. 1-7
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Massachusetts Endangered Species Act
Regulations
- 321 CMR
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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
- 322 CMR
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Division of Marine Fisheries