Massachusetts Fishing & Hunting
✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026
License requirements, seasons, bag limits, reciprocity. 1 state-level rule for Massachusetts, each linked to its official government source.
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Massachusetts Fishing & Hunting License
Massachusetts requires license for both. No Sunday hunting except for certain dates. Antlerless deer permits by lottery.
FISHING: License required age 15+ ($30 resident, $52.50 non-resident). Trout stamp for stocked waters. Saltwater registration free but required. HUNTING: License required ($30 resident, $65.50 non-resident). SUNDAY HUNTING PROHIBITED most Sundays - some bow hunting dates allowed. Antlerless deer permits by lottery. Turkey spring season only. Hunter education required. M.G.L. c. 131 §57 (Sunday hunting closure).
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