Wildlife Resources

About Living With Wildlife

As the human population continues to grow and we continue to develop the open space in our state, animals are constantly losing valuable habitat that is vital to their survival. As the third most densely populated state in the nation, Massachusetts is familiar with the often unfortunate and inevitable conflicts that occur where people and animals inhabit the same areas. The MSPCA promotes the Living With Wildlife philosophy to address these issues and to ensure that Massachusetts remains on the forefront of progressive and humane management of its valuable wildlife species.

The Living With Wildlife philosophy is to provide for the protection of wild species now and in the future. To that end, the MSPCA promotes harmonious and peaceful coexistence between people and wildlife in urban, suburban, and rural Massachusetts' communities through humane, long-term, and cost-effective resolutions of human-animal conflicts.

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Latest News

 Good news!  Grant funding is available to solve beaver-related flooding in the Berkshires.

Bird Paw Read about the Cape Cod National Seashore's plan to work with the USDA to poison crows in Wellfleet, MA.  Read the MSPCA's letter opposing the crow poisoning.

 Download our updated document: Solving Human-Beaver Conflicts - Practical Solutions for Local Health Officials and Conservation Commissioners


Bird Paw Read our polling summary to find out how Massachusetts residents feel about trapping and hunting.


 Spring is almost here and many wild animals are starting to mate and seek shelter to raise their young - you may see them in your yard or home.  Learn what to do if you find an animal, how to prevent wildlife conflicts in and around your home, how to avoid collisions with wildlife, and how to safely enjoy the outdoors during hunting season.


Bird Paw Did you know that you can get products to humanely resolve conflicts with wildlife through the MSPCA?  Click here to visit our online store where you can get a one-way door, copper mesh, and humane mouse traps.


  Visit the Intruder Excluder - An interactive house that will allow you to choose the location of your home or yard affected by the intruder, identify the intruder, and find a humane, long-term solution!


Bird Paw Did you know that your trash can be dangerous to animals?  Here's a checklist to help you keep animals safe. 


  Our video Resolving Conflicts with Canada Geese in Massachusetts is available to watch online or order.  Also, order our videos on resolving beaver or coyote conflicts here.


Bird Paw Visit our Humane Wildlife Educator Resources page to find lesson plans, projects, activities, games, cds, books, posters, professional development opportunities, and links to fieldtrips and in-school visitation programs.