Unlimited permits (zones 10, 11, 13, 14) and limited zone 9 permits will go on sale September 23 at 9 a.m. Limited permits in zones 1, 3, 7, 8, and 12 will go on sale on September 24 at 9 a.m.
- This page, Buy a surplus Antlerless Deer Permit, is offered by
- Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Buy a surplus Antlerless Deer Permit
Contacts
MassWildlife
The Details
What you need
You need a hunting license in order to purchase a surplus antlerless deer permit. The easiest way to buy a license or a surplus permit is online through the MassFishHunt system. In-person sales are also available at license vendor locations.
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Antlerless Deer Permit (MA resident) | $10 | each |
| Antlerless Deer Permit (non-resident) | $25 | each |
How to buy
Follow the directions below to buy your surplus permit:
- Go to MassFishHunt and log into your account.
- Select the Zone you want and proceed to check out and re-print your permit.
You can purchase a surplus permit at authorized license vendor locations.
More info
Number of surplus Antlerless Deer Permits in 2025
Printing your permit
After purchase, you will receive an email with your permit attached so you can print it from the convenience of your home. You can also access your permit to reprint at any time by logging into your MassFishHunt account.
About Antlerless Deer Permits
Antlerless Deer Permits (ADP) are required to harvest antlerless deer (deer without antlers or antlers less than 3” long) in Massachusetts. Hunters can only harvest antlerless deer in the zone specified on their ADP.
Each year, MassWildlife allocates a certain number of ADPs for each wildlife management zone to meet deer management goals in different areas of the state. Hunters with a valid hunting or sporting license can apply for an ADP in the wildlife management zone of their choice; the deadline for applying is July 16 each year. The difference between allocation and demand determines the odds of winning an ADP.
In some years, and in some zones, hunter demand is lower than the number of allocated ADPs. When this happens, the odds of winning a permit in that zone are 100% and MassWildlife can offer Surplus Antlerless Deer Permits. Hunters with a valid hunting or sporting license can buy Surplus ADPs even if they did not previously apply for a permit. Surplus ADPs usually go on sale in late September and provide additional opportunity for hunters and minimize the number of permits that go unused.