wildlife management zone · Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
Zone 11
Massachusetts, United States
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About Zone 11
Zone 11 is a wildlife management zone in Massachusetts, United States, set by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). It covers about 3,703 km² (1,430 mi²). Towns inside it include Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro and Braintree Town.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)'s data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 11
- Area
- 3,703 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,430 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 591 km² of public or protected land inside it, 16% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 514 | 14% |
| MA Department of Fish and Game | 30 | under 1% |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts | 6.5 | under 1% |
| Town of Easton | 3.3 | under 1% |
| Town of Scituate | 3.2 | under 1% |
| Town of Duxbury | 3.1 | under 1% |
| Wildlands Trust of Southeastern Massachusetts | 2.8 | under 1% |
| The Trustees of Reservations | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 70 | 2% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)'s regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| Northern bobwhite | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | falconry source |
| Northern bobwhite | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 19, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Wild turkey | Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026 | antlerless, shotgun source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 7, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlerless, shotgun source |
| Northern bobwhite | Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Northern bobwhite | Dec 14, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | falconry source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | muzzleloader source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 24, 2027 to Apr 24, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 26, 2027 to May 22, 2027 | bearded source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Zone 11
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Zone 11 (wildlife management zone)?
About 3,703 km² (1,430 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)'s boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 11?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 591 km² of public or protected land, 16% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone 11?
This page lists 13 seasons a person has checked against Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)'s regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Zone 11?
In the same unit system: Zone 9 and Zone 10.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Licence: Commonwealth of Massachusetts EEA/DFW. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). The official regulations and maps have the final word.