Attention: You may already be able to hunt in Massachusetts. Find out if you qualify.
Youth hunters (12 to 17 years of age) follow regulations specific to their age.
Earning a Bowhunter Education certificate...
- does not qualify an adult for a Massachusetts hunting license. If you are a first-time hunter, you must complete a Basic Hunter Education course (through any state) to qualify for a Massachusetts hunting license.
- is voluntary in Massachusetts. If you qualify for a hunting license, you are not required to complete Bowhunter Education.
- is recognized by other jurisdictions (i.e., other states/other jurisdictions) that require the successful completion of a Bowhunter Education course.
All courses are free of charge and open to the public.
Bowhunter Education course listing
To enroll, call 508-389-7830
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
| Location | Date & Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
Nenameseck Sportsmen's Club* | Saturday August 23, 2025 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | OPEN To enroll, call 508-389-7830 |
Cape Gun Works | Saturday August 23, 2025 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | OPEN To enroll, call 508-389-7830 |
*Nenameseck Sportsmen's Club note: The entrance on Bacon Road is closed at one end. Please use the West Ware Road entrance to get to the clubhouse.
Future Bowhunter Education courses will be listed above as they open for enrollment. Please check back soon and sign up for course notifications.
About Bowhunter Education
The Bowhunter Education course was developed by the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) and National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF). Topics covered include bowhunting safety, ethics, and bowhunting laws.
Upon successful completion, students are mailed a Bowhunter Education Certificate of Completion 1-2 weeks after the end of their course.
Archery lessons
Bowhunter Education is not an archery course. If you are seeking archery lessons or looking for archery ranges, visit Archery360.com
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