Hunter Education Course

Successful completion of a Basic Hunter Education Course is required for those wishing to purchase their first hunting license.

*You must attend all class dates and times to successfully complete the course.

Course details can be found at:

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/basic-hunter-education-course-offerings

Even though the course is held at the Franklin County Sportsmen's Club, you cannot enroll in the course through the Club.

You MUST enroll through the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

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This free course also satisfies the state training requirements to apply for a Mass LTC. (Some local police departments may require additional training. Prospective students who are taking the course solely to obtain an LTC should first check with their town licensing authority to verify that town's specific requirements.)

Click on the link below to go to the Mass.gov page for information about getting a firearm license in Massachusetts (Mass.gov is the official website of the Commowealth of Massachusetts):

http://www.mass.gov/eopss/firearms-reg-and-laws/frb/frequently-asked-questions.html

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Once or twice a year, dedicated and talented FCSC members, who are certified to instruct Hunter Education, teach a Hunter Education Course at FCSC through the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Please check the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife website frequently to find out when a Hunter Safety Course is being offered near you.

The course fills up very quickly!

If you are interested in becoming a member of the club, please visit the Become a Member page, which describes the application process.