Massachusetts Hunting Zone Zone C — Zone C - Central Massachusetts

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Massachusetts Wildlife Management Unit Zone Zone C for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone Zone C

🏹 Archery Season

Oct 14 – Nov 26

🔫 Firearms Season

Nov 27 – Dec 9

💨 Muzzleloader Season

Dec 10 – Dec 31

👦 Youth Season

Oct 21

Zone Details

Counties Worcester, Hampshire (east)

Antler Restriction No restriction

Doe / Antlerless Limit Antlerless deer by permit (DMP)

Notes Wachusett Mountain; central hardwoods; Ware River watershed; good public forest access; suburban interface