Massachusetts Hunter Education Program

Providing courses on the instruction and safe handling of firearms and other outdoor activities related to hunting.

Learn to be a safe and ethical hunter with classes offered by the Massachusetts Hunter Education Program. All classes are free and open to the public. Six disciplines are offered including Basic Hunter Education course which is required of first-time hunters to purchase their first hunting license. Click on the links below to find a class near you or to learn more about how to be eligible to buy a hunting or sporting license.

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View upcoming Basic Hunter Education courses 
View upcoming Bowhunter Education courses 
View upcoming Trapper Education courses 
View upcoming Waterfowl Identification courses 
View upcoming Black Powder Education courses 
View upcoming Map, Compass, & Survival courses 

What you need to know

Who needs Basic Hunter Education? 
Qualifying for a MA hunting license 
Gun ownership in Massachusetts 
Become a Hunter Education volunteer instructor 
Hunting regulations for minors 
Hunter Education independent study course 

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