wildlife management zone · Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
Zone 14
Massachusetts, United States
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About Zone 14
Zone 14 is a wildlife management zone in Massachusetts, United States, set by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). It covers about 127 km² (49 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Barnstable Town, about 36 km from its edge.
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
- 14
- Area
- 127 km²
- Area (miles)
- 49 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 56 km² of public or protected land inside it, 44% 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 | 55 | 44% |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc | 0.4 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Nantucket Island Land Bank | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Town of Nantucket | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge | 0.1 | under 1% |
| NANTUCKET NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | under 1% |
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 |
| 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 Feb 13, 2027 | muzzleloader 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Zone 14
- 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 14 (wildlife management zone)?
About 127 km² (49 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)'s boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 14?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 56 km² of public or protected land, 44% 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 14?
This page lists 9 seasons a person has checked against Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)'s regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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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.