Department of Fish and Game
Data Current as of: 8/9/2016
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/
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
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MGL C. 10 S. 35NN
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Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund
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MGL C. 10 S. 35D
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Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund
Regulations
- 320 CMR
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Office of Fishing and Boating Access
- 321 CMR
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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
- 322 CMR
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Division of Marine Fisheries