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What you need for Get your Youth Deer Hunt Permit
All youth participating in the Youth Deer Hunt must have a Youth Deer Hunt Permit. These permits are free.
In addition:
- Youth hunters 15–17 years old need a Massachusetts Minor Hunting License.
- Non-residents need a valid Massachusetts Non-resident Big Game License.
Learn more about hunting regulations and licensing requirements for minors.
How to get Get your Youth Deer Hunt Permit
Visit MassFishHunt to get your Youth Deer Permit online starting August 1.
- Log into MassFishHunt and go to Buy Licenses.
- Go to Hunting Permits and Stamps. Select the appropriate Youth Deer Hunt Permit and check out. NOTE: Youth aged 15–17 must have a Minor Hunting License before they can purchase a Youth Deer Hunt Permit. (If the youth hunter is 12–14 years old, no hunting license is required.)
You can get a Youth Deer Permit at one of the MassWildlife offices or from a license vendor starting August 1.
NOTE: Youth aged 15–17 must have a minor hunting license before they can purchase a Youth Deer Hunt Permit. (If the youth hunter is 12–14 years old, no hunting license is required.)
More info for Get your Youth Deer Hunt Permit
The Youth Deer Hunt permit is valid only for the day of the Youth Deer Hunt. Hunters cannot use the permit during any other deer hunting season.
Only one hunting implement is allowed. Shotgun, muzzleloader, or bow and arrow may be used. If the minor is accompanied (12-14 year old hunters must be accompanied by a licensed adult), the adult may not use a hunting implement.
The bag limit for the Youth Deer Permit is one deer of either sex. The Youth Deer Permit allows either:
- 1 antlered or antlerless deer statewide*
- Additional antlerless deer may be harvested if the youth hunter has an Antlerless Deer Permit (ADPs can only be used in the zone specified on the permit)
*The either-sex youth permit is in addition to regular antlered and Antlerless Deer Permits that can be used during the rest of the season.
All youth hunters and any accompanying adults must wear at least 500 square inches of blaze orange on their chest, back, and head.
Young hunters must fill out the tag from the Youth Deer Permit and attach it to the deer before moving it. Do not use any other deer tags. You must report deer harvest within 48 hours.