Hunting and Fishing at Cape Cod National Seashore
Hunting in MassachusettsAll hunters within Cape Cod National Seashore must follow Massachusetts State Regulations. Hunting at Cape Cod National SeashoreHunting is permitted for deer, upland game, and migratory waterfowl. There is no open season on non-game species. Upland game is defined as:
To protect the public's safety and to prevent conflicts between hunting and other National Seashore uses, the Superintendent has closed certain areas and time periods to hunting. Protect the future of hunting at CCNS by being considerate of others and by complying with applicable regulations and closures. Reporting Accidents. All hunting accidents must be reported to state or local police and to the National Park Service, which may be contacted by calling CCNS Headquarters at (508) 771-2144, or through local police. Hunting SafetyWe want you to be safe while hunting in Cape Cod National Seashore. Please help also ensure the safety of others! Turkey HuntingA spring and fall turkey hunt, following state guidelines, is implemented for areas open to hunting within Cape Cod National Seashore. A Cape Cod National Seashore Turkey Permit is required to hunt turkey during the spring season.There are a total of three (3) weeks of Spring Turkey hunting, from April 30-May 19, 2018 that will be allowed in Cape Cod National Seashore. A total of 150 weekly permits to hunt turkey will be issued. Fifty (50) lottery permits will be selected per week. If selected, you will be notified of which week(s) you received in the lottery. Permits are only valid for the week(s) that you are selected for. Once you have completed the application, please print and mail to: Cape Cod National Seashore Attn: Race Point Ranger Station-Turkey Permit 99 Marconi Site Road Wellfleet, MA 02667 Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2018. Applications will not be accepted past the postmarked date. Download the Turkey Hunting Permit Application (less than 1 MB - Word Document) Permit applications will also available at Park Headquarters located at 99 Marconi Site Road, Wellfleet, MA, 02667, during normal business hours. Applications must be received or postmarked by the last business day of March. Details of the lottery system are on the application. No seashore turkey permit is required for fall turkey hunting season. Regulations For Hunting in Cape Cod National SeashoreThe following regulations are in addition to Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife laws and Federal Migratory Bird hunting regulations:
Hunting area detail maps (revised 2013):![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Last updated: February 9, 2018