Web Site:

www.mass.gov/dfg

Organization Chart

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

MGL C. 21A S. 7,8,11B

Departments; Commissioners; Organization of departments; powers, duties and functions; Public Access Board

MGL C. 130 S. 1-105

Marine Fish and Fisheries

MGL C. 131 S. 1-92

Inland Fisheries and Game and other Natural Resources

MGL C. 131A S. 1-7

Massachusetts Endangered Species Act

MGL C. 10 S. 35NN

Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund

MGL C. 10 S. 35D

Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund

MGL C. 29 S. 2PPPP

Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program Fund

Regulations

320 CMR

Office of Fishing and Boating Access

321 CMR

Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

322 CMR

Division of Marine Fisheries