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Hunting & Fishing Licenses
How to Obtain a Hunting or Fishing License

Who needs a license?

Any person 15 years of age or older must have a license to hunt, pursue or kill with a gun, bow and arrow or other means or device, any animal, or to angle for fish in any inland waters. Any person 12 years or older must have a license to trap any animal.

Who does not need a license?

Any person under 15 years of age does not need a license to fish in inland waters and any person between 12 an 14 years does not need a license to hunt, provided in this case that the person is accompanied by a licensed adult. Only one minor shall accompany one adult and they shall not exceed the bag limit for one person.

How do I get a license?

Under Manchester-by-the-Sea by-laws, anyone wishing to hunt in town must sign up with the Town Clerk during regular business hours. A written permission slip, which is to be carried by the hunter, will be issued at that time. The following information is required to obtain a license: Name, address, sex, citizenship, eye color, hair color, height, weight, date of birth, telephone number, and birthplace. First-time hunters must show a Certificate of Competency from the Hunter Education Bureau. Veteran hunters must show either this certificate or a previous hunting license, an F.I. D. card, a license to carry or sign an affidavit.

Important Information:

Licenses are not valid until they are signed by the licensee.
Abstracts of the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Laws, with information about zones and seasons, are available at the Town Clerk’s office.
A map showing areas of town that are open to hunting is availabe at the Town Clerk’s office.
Call Town Clerk’s office for information on other types of licenses.

Hunting & Fishing License Fees

LICENSE TYPE
FEE *
Resident Fishing
$27.50
Resident Minor Fishing
11.50
Resident Fishing, Age 65-69
16.25
Resident Fishing, Over 70
Free
Resident Hunting
27.50
Resident Hunting, Age 65-69
16.25
Resident Minor Hunting
11.50
Resident Sporting
45.00
Resident Sporting, Age 65-69
25.00
Resident Sporting, Over 70
Free
Waterfowl Stamp
5.00
Primitive Firearms Stamp
5.10
Archery Stamp
5.10
*Add $1.00 town fee to all licenses

 
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10 Central Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944-1399
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