Massachusetts Deer Season 2026
Massachusetts deer season dates start with Sep 21-Oct 1, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Massachusetts's listed 2026 archery deer season runs Oct 5-Nov 28, 2026.
Early Deer Season White-tailed Deer opens Sep 21, 2026 and closes Oct 1, 2026.
Youth White-tailed Deer opens Oct 3, 2026 and closes Oct 3, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Massachusetts DFW.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Winter Deer Season
Jan 1-Feb 14, 2026
Zone: Zone 13 & 14 only
White-tailed Deer
Early Deer Season
Sep 21-Oct 1, 2026
Zone: Zone 13 & 14 only
White-tailed Deer
Youth
Oct 3-3, 2026
Youth Deer Hunt
White-tailed Deer
Youth Hunt
Oct 3-3, 2026
Youth Deer Hunt
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 5-Nov 28, 2026
Zone: Zone 1-14
White-tailed Deer
Paraplegic Hunt
Oct 29-31, 2026
Get hunt details
White-tailed Deer
Shotgun
Nov 30-Dec 12, 2026
Zone: Zone 1-14
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms (Muzzleloader)
Dec 14-31, 2026
See deer hunting regulations.
Zone: Zone 1-14
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 14-31, 2026
Primitive Firearms Deer Season. See deer hunting regulations.
Zone: Zone 1-14