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Creating an account is simple. To start, enter your last name and date of birth. Additional information will be required to complete your profile.

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  • Buy a license
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  • Report a harvest
  • Apply for Antlerless Deer Permits
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If you want to make a donation or subscribe to Massachusetts Wildlife magazine without buying a license, continue as a Guest Customer

Log in or create an account to buy licenses, permits, or stamps, report a harvest, or manage your account.

Hunting season is here

Hunters are required to report a harvested deer, bear, or turkey within 48 hours. Hunters are strongly encouraged to use MassFishHunt to report harvests online.

Shotgun Deer Hunters: Normally, all deer taken during the first week of shotgun season must be brought to a physical check station so that MassWildlife staff can collect biological data. However, due to restrictions related to COVID-19, online harvest reporting using MassFishHunt will be allowed during the first week of the 2020 shotgun season, and is the preferred way for hunters to report their harvest. We expect to return to normal in-person reporting during the first week of the 2021 shotgun deer season.

Surplus Antlerless Deer Permits are still available for zones 13 and 14.

  • License types & fees
  • Who needs a license?
  • Where to fish and hunt
  • Learn to fish and hunt
  • Fishing and hunting regulations

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License types & fees

Fishing license type Fee
Saltwater fishing (age 16 and over; valid in CT, NH, and RI) $10.00
Saltwater fishing (60 and over) Free
Resident non-commercial lobster $55.00
Resident freshwater fishing* $22.50
Resident minor freshwater fishing (age 15–17) Free
Resident freshwater fishing (age 65–69)* $11.25
Resident freshwater fishing (age 70 and over) Free
Resident freshwater fishing (Paraplegic, blind, intellectually disabled; see instructions.) Free
Resident freshwater fishing (3 day)* $7.50
Non-resident freshwater fishing* $32.50
Non-resident freshwater fishing (age 15–17)* $6.50
Non-resident freshwater fishing (3 day)* $18.50
Quabbin Reservoir fishing (1 day) $5.00
Sporting license type (freshwater fishing and hunting) Fee
Resident sporting* $40.00
Resident sporting (age 65–69)* $20.00
Resident sporting (age 70 and older, includes trapping) Free
Resident/non-resident sporting (Paraplegic; see instructions.) Free
Hunting license type and stamps Fee
Resident hunting* $22.50
Resident minor hunting (age 15–17)* $6.50
Resident hunting (age 65–69)* $11.25
Resident/non-resident hunting (Paraplegic; see instructions.) Free
Non-resident big game hunting (adult/minor)*
(deer, bear, turkey, and all other game species)
$94.50
Non-resident small game hunting (adult/minor)*
(all game species except deer, bear, and turkey)
$60.50
Resident/non-resident commercial shooting preserve (1 day)* $5.00
Archery stamp $5.10
Waterfowl stamp $5.00
Primitive firearms stamp $5.10
Bear permit $5.00
Antlerless deer permit (when issued) $5.00
Turkey permit $5.00
Trapping license type Fee
Resident trapping* $30.50
Resident minor trapping (age 12–17)* $6.50
Resident trapping (age 65–69)* $15.25

*Wildlands Conservation Stamp: *Price listed does not include the mandatory $5 Wildlands Stamp. In each calendar year, all first resident licenses and all non-resident licenses require a Wildlands Stamp (except for free licenses and saltwater licenses).

NOTE: All online purchases include a $1.34 service fee per license, plus a 3% internet handling charge on the total transaction.

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Who needs a license?

Hunting

If you’re 15 or older, you need a hunting license. Learn more about special regulations and purchasing rules for hunters aged 12-17. Those under age 12 may not hunt.

Freshwater fishing

If you're 15 or older, you need a license to fish in fresh water. Those under 15 can fish in fresh water for free without a license.

Saltwater fishing

If you're 16 or older, you need a permit to fish in salt water. You do not need a permit if you have a valid saltwater fishing permit from CT, NH, or RI, or if you are fishing on a permitted for-hire vessels. Those under 16 can fish in salt water for free without a license.

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Where to fish and hunt

There are many great places to get outside to enjoy fishing and hunting in Massachusetts. If you need help finding a spot, we’ve got you covered.

Find freshwater fishing spots

Find saltwater fishing spots

Find places to hunt

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Learn to fish and hunt

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, MassWildlife, DMF, and their partners offer many great opportunities to learn fishing and hunting techniques. Most courses are free and provide hands-on learning opportunities.

Freshwater fishing classes

Saltwater fishing classes

Hunting classes

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Fishing and hunting regulations and season dates

Before you head into the field or venture out onto the water, make sure you know the rules. Since season dates and bag limits can change, review these regularly.

Freshwater fishing regulations

Recreational saltwater fishing regulations

Hunting regulations

For questions regarding Hunting or Inland Fishing, please contact the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife at (617) 626-1590.

For questions regarding Recreational Saltwater Fishing, please contact the Division of Marine Fisheries at (617) 626-1520.

For Internet licensing help, please contact Aspira at (888) 773-8450. (Note: License Agents should call (866) 703-1926).

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