Massachusetts Hunting License Fees
Last verified 2026-11-01 from official agency sources
Standard annual adult license (Resident Hunting; Non-resident Hunting, Big Game). Other licenses are in the table below.
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Not the full cost of hunting. These are hunting license prices only. Big game tags, drawings, stamps and permits are separate and cost extra, and are not listed here.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting Includes 2 antlered deer tags; the senior price is for residents aged 65–69. Source | $40 | n/a | $20 |
| Non-resident Hunting, Big Game For nonresidents age 15 and over; includes 2 antlered deer tags. Source | n/a | $112 | n/a |
| Non-resident Hunting, Small Game For nonresidents age 15 and over. Source | n/a | $78 | n/a |
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Hunting licenses are set up differently in every state. Some states sell one general license, others sell a small game license, and big game tags, stamps and permits are usually separate and not listed here. Check what you need on the official agency site.
Prices are shown as listed by the agency. Some include agent or processing fees and some do not, so your total at checkout may differ.
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