Fall and winter are hunting seasons, when the trails and the land you cross may be open to hunting. Be safe by being prepared. Remember to wear blaze orange, leave your pet(s) at home, and avoid hiking during the dawn and dusk hours when visibility is restricted. In Massachusetts, hunting in prohibited on Sundays.
Be sure to be familiar with all the latest Massachusetts Hunting info.
If you are leading hikes outside Massachusetts, check with the Fish & Game department of the particular state for more information on the state’s current hunting season.