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MassWildlife Hunter Education Program

Bowhunter Education Courses

The Bowhunter Education Course is one of several "advanced" courses offered by the Hunter Education Program. Though this course is not required of Massachusetts bowhunters, it is accepted by all states and Canadian which require a Bowhunter Education course of all first time archery hunters. All courses are free of charge.  Below is the current schedule of Bowhunter Education course offerings. Please note - students must attend ALL dates listed.  There are frequent updates to the course schedule. Check this page regularly or call the Hunter Education office at 978/632-7648. Detailed course description.

Bowhunter Education Courses
Dates Town Location
Times
Registration Information
July 27 Fall River Trader Jan’s
288 Plymouth Ave.
Directions
8am-5pm
Must Pre-Register 978/632-7648
Handicapped Accessible
Dress for outdoor activities.
August 16 Middleboro

Wankinquoah Rod and Gun
Pine St
Directions
8am-5pm
Must Pre-Register 978/632-7648
Handicapped Accessible
Dress for outdoor activities.
August 21 & 23 Andover Lawrence Rod & Gun Club
Webster Rd
Directions
8/21--7pm-9pm
8/23--7am - 5pm
Must Pre-Register 978/632-7648
Handicapped Accessible
Dress for outdoor activities.
September 4 & 6 Southbridge Bay Path Archers
243 Guelphwood Rd.
Directions
9/4 6:30pm-9pm &
9/6 8am-4pm
Must Pre-Register 978/632-7648
Handicapped Accessible
Dress for outdoor activities.
September 13 Granby Granby Bow
Chicopee St.
Directions
8am-4pm
This Class Is Full
Dress for outdoor activities.
September 20 Bourne Otis Fish & Game Club
Rte 28, near Air National Guard
Directions
8am-6pm
Must Pre-Register 978/632-7648
Dress for outdoor activities.
September 25 & 27 Conway Conway Sportsman's Club
Newhall Rd
Directions
9/25 6pm-9pm & 9/27 8am-3pm
Must Pre-Register 978/632-7648
Handicapped Accessible
Dress for outdoor activities.

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Last Updated: 07/02/2008