offered by
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
related to
Hunting

Massachusetts Hunter Education Program

Offers hunting-related courses in Massachusetts including the state mandated Basic Hunter Education course.

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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.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Find a Basic Hunter Education course 
Learn about all Hunter Education courses 

All other tasks

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 
See all 10 

What you need to know

Who needs Basic Hunter Education? 
Hunting regulations for minors 
Qualifying for a MA hunting license 
Gun ownership in Massachusetts 
Request a Duplicate of your MA Hunter Education Certificate 
Become a Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor 
See all 7 

Contact Information

Address

MassWildlife Field Headquarters
1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581
directions 

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  

Related Services

Additional Resources

Request a duplicate hunter education certificate
Massachusetts Hunting Season Dates
Completed Basic Hunter Education? Buy your Hunting License here
Sign up for course notifications
Image credits:  MassWildlife
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