wildlife management zone · Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
Zone 5
Massachusetts, United States
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About Zone 5
Zone 5 is a wildlife management zone in Massachusetts, United States, set by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). It covers about 1,525 km² (589 mi²). Towns inside it include Fitchburg and Gardner.
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
- 5
- Area
- 1,525 km²
- Area (miles)
- 589 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 395 km² of public or protected land inside it, 26% 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 | 374 | 25% |
| MA Department of Fish and Game | 10 | under 1% |
| DCR - Division of Water Supply Protection | 3.3 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 1.8 | under 1% |
| DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation | 1.7 | under 1% |
| Department of Fish and Game | 1.5 | under 1% |
| US Forest Service | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Ashburnham Conservation Trust | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 8.8 | 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, draw 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, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 7, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlerless, shotgun, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
| Bobcat | Dec 21, 2026 to Mar 8, 2027 | 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 5
- 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 5 (wildlife management zone)?
About 1,525 km² (589 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)'s boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 5?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 395 km² of public or protected land, 26% 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 5?
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.
Which units are next to Zone 5?
In the same unit system: Zone 4N, Zone 4S, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8 and Zone 9.
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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.