News  Apply for your Antlerless Deer Permit by July 16

If you want to hunt antlerless deer this fall, you need an Antlerless Deer Permit (ADP). The deadline to apply for an ADP is Wednesday, July 16. There is no fee to apply. Starting August 1, you can check to see if you’ve been awarded a permit. Click here to apply online for an Antlerless Deer Permit using MassFishHunt. 

Important Notice about MassFishHunt: MassFishHunt, the online licensing system, was upgraded to a new online platform in May 2025. 

• The first time you visit the new MassFishHunt site, you will be prompted to enter basic information and the system will find your existing customer details. Once logged in, you can buy licenses, report harvests, and access your account information. Please click here for step-by-step instructions on how to log in and claim your account in the new system. If you need help, please call customer service at (833) 998-8240.
• If you have already applied for an ADP, you can change your application zone any time before the July 16 deadline. To check your application status or change zones, click here for instructions. 
• View the 2025 ADP allocations by zone.
• Get ready for the deer season by reviewing 2025 deer hunting season dates and regulations. 
• Looking for extra permits? Surplus permits will go on sale in late September. There will be no season purchase limit for zone 10, 11, 13, and 14 permits. Availability of surplus permits for other zones will be announced in August. Learn more about surplus permits.