Massachusetts Hunter Education Program | Mass.gov

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Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

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If you want to learn to be a safe and ethical hunter or find out how to qualify for your first-ever hunting license, you're in the right place. The MassWildlife Hunter Education Program offers 6 different courses including Basic Hunter Education which is required if you want to purchase a hunting license for the first time.

You can find course listings by clicking the links below. You can also request to be notified about courses in your general area. All classes are free of charge and open to the public.

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Top tasks for Massachusetts Hunter Education Program

Find a Basic Hunter Education course

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All other tasks for Massachusetts Hunter Education Program

View upcoming Basic Hunter Education courses

View upcoming Bowhunter Education courses

View upcoming Trapper Education courses

View upcoming Waterfowl Hunting courses

View upcoming Black Powder Education courses

View upcoming Map, Compass, & Survival courses

Learn more about our courses

Who needs Basic Hunter Education?

Hunting regulations for minors

Learn more about gun ownership in MA

Become a volunteer instructor

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Contact Information

Address

MassWildlife Field Headquarters

1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581

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Phone

Program Office (508) 389–7820

Course Enrollment Line (508) 389-7830

Open M-F from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Online

Email hunter.education@mass.gov

Website MassWildlife Hunter Education Homepage

Lost your certificate? Request a duplicate.

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Massachusetts Guide: Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, and Trapping Laws

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