2024 Freshwater fishing license fees
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Resident Fishing1 | $33.00 |
| Resident Minor Fishing (Age 15–17)1,2 | FREE |
| Resident Fishing (Age 65–69)1,2 | $16.50 |
Resident Fishing (Age 70 or over)2 Or paraplegic, blind, intellectually disabled3 | FREE |
| Non-resident Fishing1 | $43.00 |
| Non-resident Minor Fishing (Age 15–17)1 | $7.40 |
| Resident Fishing (3-day)1 | $15.00 |
| Non-resident Fishing (3-day)1 | $25.70 |
| Quabbin Reservoir 1-day Fishing | $5.00 |
1 Price does not include the $5 "Wildlands Conservation Stamp" that is added to the first resident license purchased each year and all non-resident licenses.
2 Discounted licenses are only available to US citizens.
3 Requires pre-approval for first-time applicants or cannot be purchased online; click for more information or contact MassWildlife at (508) 389-6300.
2024 Saltwater fishing permit fees
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Saltwater fishing permit (anglers under 60) | $10.00 |
| Saltwater fishing permit (anglers 60 and over) | FREE |
2024 Sporting (combination) license fees
A sporting license is a combination hunting and freshwater fishing license. All sporting licenses include 2 antlered deer tags that can be used statewide.
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Resident Sporting1 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | $61.00 |
| Resident Sporting (Age 65–69)1, 2 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | $30.50 |
| Resident Sporting (Age 70 or over, includes trapping)2 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | FREE |
| Resident/Non-resident Sporting, Paraplegic3 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | FREE |
1 Price does not include the $5 "Wildlands Conservation Stamp" that is added to the first resident license purchased each year and all non-resident licenses.
2 Discounted licenses are only available to US citizens.
3 Requires pre-approval for first-time applicants or cannot be purchased online; click for more information or contact MassWildlife at (508) 389-6300.
2024 Hunting license fees
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Resident Hunting1 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | $33.00 |
| Resident Minor Hunting (Age 15–17)1,2 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | $6.50 |
| Resident Hunting (Age 65–69)1,2 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | $16.50 |
| Resident/Non-resident Hunting, Paraplegic3 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | FREE |
| Non-resident (age 15 and over) Hunting, Big Game1 Includes 2 antlered deer tags valid statewide. | $105.00 |
| Non-resident (age 15 and over) Hunting, Small Game1 | $71.00 |
| Resident Commercial Shooting Preserve (1-day)1 | $8.00 |
| Non-resident Commercial Shooting Preserve (1-day)1 | $14.00 |
1 Price does not include the $5 "Wildlands Conservation Stamp" that is added to the first resident license purchased each year and all non-resident licenses.
2 Discounted licenses are only available to US citizens.
3 Requires pre-approval for first-time applicants or cannot be purchased online; get more information online or contact MassWildlife for instructions at (508) 389-6300.
2024 Trapping license and permit fees
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Resident Trapping1 | $36.00 |
| Resident Minor Trapping (Age 12–17)1,2 | $6.50 |
| Resident Trapping (Age 65–69)1,2 | $18.00 |
| Non-resident Trapping Permit3 | $209.00 |
| Resident Fur Buyer Permit3 | $39.00 |
| Non-resident Fur Buyer Permit3 | $99.00 |
1 Price does not include the $5 "Wildlands Conservation Stamp" that is added to the first resident license purchased each year and all non-resident licenses.
2 Discounted licenses are only available to US citizens.
3 Requires pre-approval for first-time applicants, contact Bob Arini at Bob.Arini@mass.gov. to apply.
2024 Hunting permit and stamp fees
| License Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Wildlands Stamp, Resident | $5.00 |
| Wildlands Stamp, Non-resident | $5.00 |
| Antlerless Deer Permit (when issued), Resident | $10.00 |
| Antlerless Deer Permit (when issued), Non-resident | $20.00 |
| Archery Deer Season Stamp, Resident | $10.00 |
| Archery Deer Season Stamp, Non-resident | $20.00 |
| Primitive Firearms Deer Season Stamp, Resident | $10.00 |
| Primitive Firearms Deer Season Stamp, Non-resident | $20.00 |
| Bear Permit, Resident | $10.00 |
| Bear Permit, Non-resident | $20.00 |
| Pheasant/Quail Permit, Resident | $12.00 |
| Pheasant/Quail Permit, Non-resident | $18.00 |
| Turkey Permit, Resident | $10.00 |
| Turkey Permit, Non-resident | $20.00 |
| Massachusetts Waterfowl Stamp, Resident | $10.00 |
| Massachusetts Waterfowl Stamp, Non-resident | $20.00 |
What your license purchases fund
All funds from freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping license purchases go directly into the Inland Fish and Game Fund, which can only be used to support the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) programs and services. All funds from saltwater fishing permits go into the Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund, which is administered by the Division of Marine Fisheries.
Administrative and convenience fees are collected by a third-party vendor that operates MassFishHunt. Agent fees are collected by in-person vendors, such as sporting goods stores or town offices.
- If you buy online, an administrative fee of $1.45 per license will be charged, plus a 2% convenience fee on the total transaction.
- If you buy at an in-person vendor, an administrative fee of $1.45 per license will be charged, plus an agent fee of up to $1.50.
- If you buy at a city or town clerk office, an administrative fee of $1.45 per license will be charged, plus an agent fee of $1.00.
- There are no additional fees if you buy at offices of MassWildlife or the Division of Marine Fisheries. However, only cash or check payments can be accepted at this time.
License Fee Increases: Beginning in 2022, fees for some licenses, permits, and stamps will gradually increase over the next 5 years, after 26 years without an increase. To learn more about how MassWildlife is funded, and to view the 5-year fee schedule, please visit mass.gov/masswildlife-funding.