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I took the Alaska online hunter ed course a few years ago when I was out there but haven't used it to get my Mass hunting license, maybe I'm missing something? I can piggyback on the Alaska course to get my Mass license? I didn't know that. Or is it only the Texas course?
Texas Allows Online Hunter's Ed Course and allows non residents to take one, and all states aknowledge eachother's hunter's ed certificates. So I think it's simple as that.
Is their anything i'm missing?
Did it a few years ago, then got my MA hunting license. Basically because I was interested. Definitely would do local research before heading out to woods (and a just refresh memory of everything, because honestly keeping everyone safe is as important as keeping oneself legal).
Around me it always seems whenever I tried to find a class there was nothing around or it was instantly booked out.
Now...the Texas course does not cover the weird quirks and oddities of the Mass gun laws, and how they do, and don't, mesh with the Mass hunting regs. For instance, an " LTC-A Restrictions: none" does not allow you to carry your pistol when in the woods during deer season. There are other state-specific things that you need to know, that are not covered in other states' courses.
If you held an Alaskan hunting license you should be good to go. I took my hunter safety in Maine 20 years ago. Held a license up there for a bunch of years. 10 years ago when I applied for my Massachusetts license they were able to connect them. I did not have to show proof of hunter safety course.I took the Alaska online hunter ed course a few years ago when I was out there but haven't used it to get my Mass hunting license, maybe I'm missing something? I can piggyback on the Alaska course to get my Mass license? I didn't know that. Or is it only the Texas course?
Yeah, it's ridiculous. You'd think they'd want potential hunters safe and prepared. I've spent months now trying to get something near me. Closest location that isn't always booked immediately is 200 miles away and they force you to do 2 days of class and 1 field course. 3 whole days 200 miles away. Ridiculous.
I really wish I could take the MA course, but i'm just going to go the texas route and read the MA abstract very thoroughly. They clearly don't license hunters in this state.
I would carry your cert on you while hunting, just to CYA.
I presume that applies in MA if you’re in the woods hunting, not just walking in the woods carrying during deer season... although w the stupidity of MA laws nothing would surprise me.
Am I missing something guys or is it true that under Chapter 61 B Sec 1, I can practice archery on any public land larger than 5 acres since it's recreational land. That would not require a hunting license?
The only reason I wanted the hunting license was so I can bring my bow into the woods and shoot it at targets and if they asked i'd say I was hunting red squirrel and honing my skills before I go on the shoot.
But it looks like i'm probably just allowed to set up and shoot. So long as I am 150 feet away from a highway and 500 feet away from a dwelling.
The proof that i'm not hunting would be the targets.
I presume that applies in MA if you’re in the woods hunting, not just walking in the woods carrying during deer season... although w the stupidity of MA laws nothing would surprise me.
Can't you use your LTC to get your hunting licence?
Found out they were doing a class at my club, still couldnt get in. So I went that route. Can't blame volenteers for the shortage, appreciate all they do noone is making a mint giving MA hunters ed classes.
The definition of "hunting" in Mass is extremely broad. If you're in the woods, during deer season, I would ABSOLUTELY be wearing orange, as a personal safety measure. Now, you look like a hunter, right? Mass laws and/or regs only permit you to use certain, specific equipment to hunt - anything else is verboten. So...you're dressed like a hunter, in the woods, during hunting season, with your carry piece. How do you prove that you're just out for a walk? This is why the Mass course is a good idea for Mass residents. The EPO tells you this stuff.
For instance, a loaded gun leaning against your car, is a no-no; there are different shooting times for regular hunting and WMAs. Some WMAs, that are stocked, have other restrictions. It's not a straightforward, common-sense thing.
Years ago, a buddy invited me to go out with his falconry group, at Weston Nurseries. My job: to whack brush piles with a ski pole. I mentioned this to an EPO at a class I was teaching, and he told me, "You were hunting without a license. But, we don't bother falconers, 'cause they're all crazy." Hitting brush piles with a ski pole is "Harassing" an animal ( though I scared none up), and "Harassing"=hunting.
Nobody has to show proof of hunter Ed in mass. When you buy the license online you are asked to click a button that you swear under penalty of purgery that you have taken a Hunter Ed course.If you held an Alaskan hunting license you should be good to go. I took my hunter safety in Maine 20 years ago. Held a license up there for a bunch of years. 10 years ago when I applied for my Massachusetts license they were able to connect them. I did not have to show proof of hunter safety course.
No.Can't you use your LTC to get your hunting licence?
I took hunter Ed in NH in 2012. Bought my mass hunting license online same day. Checked the same block swearing that I have taken hunter Ed. I have never shown my actual hunter Ed card or cert to anyone in mass.I took my Hunters Ed course when I was teenager. stopped hunting at 20. My dad tossed all the licenses and tags. When I went to get a license some 15 years later the state has no record of me on file? They said some records did get lost at one point.....fire,water damage ectect?
Even the gun club I took the class at said they toss records after 7 years so out of luck there.
I did some "swear on your first born" form and was able to get a license. worked for 2 years ?
i might take a on line course to ease the problem of getting license in future
No.
Hunter Ed covers HUNTING.
What did your ltc class teach you about hunting safety?
Also hunter Ed is a federal requirement. All states and territories have to require a Hunter Ed course before purchasing a hunting license. That's why all states accept any hunter Ed course taken in any state or Canada.