My son got a invite to go hunting with a class mate on his parents land . I have searched but could not find if it was still ok for 15-17 year olds to hunt / target shoot with there FID cards or need a " Duly licensed adult " thanks in advance .
Tundra
Yes if he has hunters ED, FID Card and a hunting License
2013 Official Guide to Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, and Trapping ? From the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife | Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife | eRegulations.com
Minors 15–17 years of age must be licensed and have required
stamps and permits to hunt any bird or mammal. To obtain
a hunting or sporting license a minor must have a letter of
consent from a parent or guardian, and either a Basic Hunter
Education Certificate or a letter signed by a parent affirming
that the minor will be accompanied by a person 18 years of
age or older. Minor hunting and sporting licenses can only
be purchased from DFW offices or license vendors, not from
a personal computer, as vendor must verify the minor has a
Consent Letter and either a Basic Hunter Education Certificate
or an "adult accompaniment" letter. Minors must carry their
Hunter Education Certificate while hunting. If gun hunting,
a Firearms Identification card (FID) is required.
Minors between 12 and 14 inclusive may hunt when accompanied
by a duly licensed adult, provided that a single
bag limit shall be observed and only one firearm/bow is
possessed by the two. Only one minor per adult is permitted.
No Firearms Identification (FID) card is needed by the minor.
