News  Love fishing or hunting? Volunteer with MassWildlife

Teach Freshwater Fishing

MassWildlife’s Angler Education Program offers clinics, festivals, and seminars designed to teach people of all ages and abilities about freshwater fishing. These hands-on classes are designed to be engaging and fun for all. While the majority of class offerings are designed for beginners and families, MassWildlife also offers some specialty classes like ice fishing and fly tying. If you want to share your fishing knowledge and experience with others, consider becoming a Volunteer Angler Education Instructor. Email Angler Education Coordinator Jim Lagacy (jim.lagacy@mass.gov) to learn more.
 

Teach Hunter Education

MassWildlife offers a variety of hunting classes that teach ethics, safety, laws, and skills. The largest of these programs is Basic Hunter Education, which is required for all first-time adult hunters. To become a volunteer instructor in the MassWildlife Hunter Education Program, you must:

1. Be at least 18 years old with a record free of convictions.
2. Successfully complete the Basic Hunter Education course, as a student, in the past 10 years. (If the course was taken out-of-state, you will be asked to provide a copy of your certificate).
3. Provide a copy of a valid Firearms License (FID or LTC) to legally possess and transport firearms in Massachusetts.

To learn more about how to become a Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor, please call (508) 389-7820 or fill out this form.
 

Teach Next-Step Hunting Classes

MassWildlife offers a range of next-step classes for Basic Hunter Education graduates to help build hunter confidence in the field. Class offerings include special topics and species-specific techniques taught through the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program, Youth Turkey and Youth Pheasant Programs, and Learn to Hunt Program. To learn more about volunteering for these programs, email MassWildlife’s R3 Coordinator Astrid Huseby (astrid.huseby@mass.gov).