In this format, students study the course material ahead of time to prepare for in-class activities with the instructor and peers. 

Students first complete the Massachusetts Hunter study guide on their own before attending the Field Day for hands-on practice and to take the final exam.  If you have any questions, please call the Hunter Education program at (508) 389-7820.

Use this form to enroll. 

Step 1: Provide your registration information

Step 2: Upload a file of your completed online Homework

Step 3: Select a Field Day

Doing the coursework earns you credit toward your Massachusetts Basic Hunter Education Certificate and provides the necessary information to successfully pass the final exam. Allot 6-8 hours to accomplish this assignment. Homework will remain valid for one year from course completion.

For best performance use a computer/laptop and either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser.

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The Massachusetts Hunter Safety study guide is comprised of 16 sections (12 chapters and 4 virtual field day hunt situations) each with a quiz. Read each section and complete all the quizzes. You must receive a score of 80% or better to proceed to the next section.

Once all 16 quizzes are successfully completed (80% or better), you will end on a final “Congratulations” page  stating that you  successfully completed the Massachusetts Hunter Safety study guide.  While on this page, save it as a file (i.e., pdf, jpg, jpeg, gif).

Example: How to save the final “Congratulations” page as a PDF

1. Sign in to your Online MA Hunter Safety study guide account.
2. Navigate to the final “Congratulations” page.
3. Hover over the page and right-click your mouse. Choose “print” from the drop-down menu.
4. A new window will open with options. Select the option to “Save as a PDF”. Then click “save”.
5. A window will appear, prompting you to save a file named HUNTERcourse.com.pdf and to specify a location.
6. Edit the file name to include your full legal name (i.e., amesJSmithHUNTERcourse.com.pdf). Then click “save”.
7. Once your work is saved, use the “Browse Files” button (below) to attach a copy.
8. Your coursework will be verified before approving your Field Day request.

Saturday, April 4: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   Fin Fur and Feather Club - Norfolk County
   101 Larch Road, Millis, MA (Driving Directions)

Saturday, April 11: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   Ashfield Rod and Gun - Franklin County
   161 North Street, Ashfield, MA (Driving Directions)

Saturday, April 11: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   Ipswich Fish and Game Club - Essex County
   22 Paradise Road, Ipswich, MA (Driving Directions)

Sunday, April 12: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   Westfield State University
   Wilson Hall, Rm 138 Auditorium C -Hampden County
   577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA (Driving Directions)

Tuesday, April 21: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   MDFW Field Headquarters - Worcester County
   1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA (Driving Directions)

Sunday, April 26: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   Danvers Fish and Game Club - Essex County
   20 Birch Road, Middleton, MA (Driving Directions)

Saturday, May 9: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   Hamilton Rod and Gun Club - Worcester County
   24 Hamilton Road, Sturbridge, MA (Driving Directions)

Sunday, May 17: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
   Harvard Sportsmen's Club - Worcester County
   250 Littleton County Road, Harvard, MA (Driving Directions)

If you have any questions, please contact the Hunter Education program at (508) 389-7820 or email at Hunter.Education@mass.gov.