Massachusetts Minor Hunting License Parental Consent Form

In order to hunt in Massachusetts, minors 15-17 years of age must have a minor hunting license, along with any additional required permits or stamps. To purchase a license, hunters between 15–17 must have written consent from a parent or legal guardian. Additionally, they must either be accompanied by an adult while hunting or have a government-approved Certificate of Completion from a Basic Hunter Education Course from any jurisdiction.

Under normal circumstances, minors are required to purchase a license in person at a MassWildlife office or other vendor location and provide parental consent. During the COVID-19 State of Emergency, parents/guardians can use this electronic form to provide that consent.

By filling out the form below, the applicant:

Swears under the pains and penalties of perjury that the personal information provided is complete and accurate,
Agrees to comply with all conditions, rules, and regulations associated with the minor hunting licenses, and
Understands that including false information in this application is against the law.

Once submitted, MassWildlife staff will process the information and enable a minor hunting license to be purchased online through MassFishHunt. Please be patient as it may take multiple business days for processing. When online purchasing has been enabled, you will receive an email notifying you at the email address provided below.

Get Started

Step 1: Go to MassFishHunt to create an account for your child and get the customer ID. If your child already has an account, log into MassFishHunt to retrieve their customer ID.

Step 2: Once you have a customer ID for your child, complete the following information.

Please email mass.wildlife@mass.gov if you have any questions.

Minor's Name *

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Date of Birth *

Date

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Minor's Email Address (optional)

Minor's MassFishHunt Customer ID *

See Step 1 in the instructions above.

Citizenship Status *

Residency Status *

The minor has completed a Basic Hunter Education Course? *

Yes No

State where Hunter Education Course was Taken

Hunter Education Certificate Number

I am the parent / legal guardian of the above named minor, hereby grant him/her permission to purchase a Massachusetts minor Hunting license. Also, he/she has successfully completed a Basic Hunter Education course. He/she will carry the certificate while hunting.

I am the parent / legal guardian of the above-named minor. I hereby grant him/her permission to purchase a Massachusetts minor Hunting license. Also, I hereby affirm that he/she will be accompanied at all times by an adult 18 years of age or older while hunting or target shooting.

Parent Signature *

Clear

Parent's Full Name *

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Signature Date *

Date

Parent Email Address *

example@example.com

Parent Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

HUNTING LAW FOR MINORS IN MASSACHUSETTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH M.G.L. c. 131 § 14:

Individuals under 12 years of age shall not hunt in Massachusetts. One minor between the ages of 12 through 14 years of age, may hunt under the direct supervision of one licensed adult. They must share one firearm or bow and adhere to one bag limit. The supervising adult must have a valid Massachusetts hunting or sporting license, any required state or federal stamps, and any permits required to possess a firearm. None of these are required for the minor. A minor 15 through 17 years of age is required to be licensed. He/she must be accompanied by an adult or have a government approved Certificate of Completion from a Basic Hunter Education Course in addition to any required state or federal stamps as well as any permits required to possess firearms, and the youth must have written consent from a parent or legal guardian to purchase the hunting license. A hunting or sporting license held in a prior year is not accepted for the purchase of a MA minor’s hunting license.

Firearms licensing in Massachusetts: In order to hunt with most types of firearms, Massachusetts residents aged 15 and older must apply for and obtain a Massachusetts firearms license (i.e. Firearms Identification Card (FID) or a License to Carry Firearms (LTC)). Contact your local police department for application information.