Hunting seasons in Mattapoisett open on or around October 18 and continue through the end of the year. Detailed information on specific seasons can be found at http://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/huntingandfishing/hunting-season-dates/. Mattapoisett is in Zone 11.
Mattapoisett Land Trust properties are open to lawful hunting, in accordance with state regulations. Please be aware of and respect hunters who are legally using the land, as no one form of outdoor recreation is exclusive of others. Dress for safety, using hats and/or vests of “Blaze Orange” to improve your visibility. And remember, hunters are generally less active during the middle part of the day, and no hunting is allowed on Sundays.
This year, MLT will post Seasonal Notices at the entrances to our maintained trails at the Walega-Livingstone Preserve on Mattapoisett Neck, and at the Old Aucoot District Preserves in eastern Mattapoisett. We welcome hunters to use these and other Land Trust properties, but remind them that all hunting stands must be removed at the end of the season. We hope hunters and non-hunters alike will enjoy the autumn woods, fields and marshes of your MLT properties!