Learn how to be a safe and skilled hunter with MassWildlife's hunting classes and learning resources. Beginner and intermediate hunters can browse classes, hunting and scouting tips, and how-to videos.
- This page, Learn to Hunt, is offered by
- Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Learn to Hunt
Get started with Basic Hunter Education. Learn to be a safe and ethical hunter. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for all first-time adult hunters. Find a Basic Hunter Education Course.
MassWildlife offers in-person and online hunting classes designed for new hunters. See a list of upcoming free Learn to Hunt classes.
More opportunities to learn
NEW: Mentoring Mondays. Get answers to your hunting and fishing questions during virtual mentoring sessions on the second Monday of the month! A panel of expert hunters and anglers will start each event with a brief presentation on a different topic, then participants can ask questions about anything related to hunting or fishing in Massachusetts. See full schedule.
Hunting tips and resources
Safety first
Scouting
Learn what to look for when picking a place to hunt and get tools for pre-scouting and scouting in the field. Start with this video to learn how to use online scouting tools. Also see species-specific scouting tips for even more detail and on-the-ground scouting information.
Video: Basics of online scouting in Massachusetts
Skip this video Basics of online scouting in Massachusetts.Scouting tips by species
After the hunt
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