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How to Obtain a Hunting or Fishing License
Who needs a license?
Any person 15 years of age or older must have a license to hunt, pursue or kill with a gun, bow and arrow or other means or device, any animal, or to angle for fish in any inland waters. Any person 12 years or older must have a license to trap any animal.
Who does not need a license?
Any person under 15 years of age does not need a license to fish in inland waters and any person between 12 an 14 years does not need a license to hunt, provided in this case that the person is accompanied by a licensed adult. Only one minor shall accompany one adult and they shall not exceed the bag limit for one person.
How do I get a license?
The following information is required to obtain a license: Name, address, sex, citizenship, eye color, hair color, height, weight, date of birth, telephone number, and birthplace. First-time hunters must show a Certificate of Competency from the Hunter Education Bureau. Veteran hunters must show either this certificate or a previous hunting license, an F.I. D. card, a license to carry or sign an affidavit.
Important Information:
- Licenses are not valid until they are signed by the licensee.
- Abstracts of the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Laws, with information about zones and seasons, are available at the Town Clerk’s office.
- Call Town Clerk’s office for information on other types of licenses.
LICENSE TYPE |
FEE * |
Resident Fishing |
$27.50 |
Resident Minor Fishing |
11.50 |
Resident Fishing, Age 65-69 |
16.25 |
Resident Fishing, Over 70 |
Free |
Resident Hunting |
27.50 |
Resident Hunting, Age 65-69 |
16.25 |
Resident Minor Hunting |
11.50 |
Resident Sporting |
45.00 |
Resident Sporting, Age 65-69 |
25.00 |
Resident Sporting, Over 70 |
Free |
Waterfowl Stamp |
5.00 |
Primitive Firearms Stamp |
5.10 |
Archery Stamp |
5.10 |
*Add $1.00 town fee to all licenses
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