Overview
Looking for a way to enjoy the outdoors? MassWildlife's Angler Education Program offers fishing events throughout the year including adult learn to fish classes, family fishing clinics, family fishing festivals. These events are free and open to all skill levels; no fishing license is required. You will learn how to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, identify fish, and much more.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Do you already know how to fish but want to try other fishing methods. The MassWildlife Angler Education Program offers next step learn to fish programming such as fly fishing, fly tying, and ice fishing.
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Ice fishing clinics and classes
If you have ever been curious about this fun wintertime activity now is your chance to learn. MassWildlife’s Angler Education Program will be your host to give you the confidence to give hard water fishing a try. You will learn what safe ice is, and how to test for it, how to properly dress for the experience, as well as all the necessary gear and tips to get you started. Please join us so you can be confident “walking on water”.
Fly Fishing Clinics
Come learn the basics of fly fishing. We will take the romance and mystery out of this age-old technique and show you that fly fishing is just another tool in your fishing arsenal. From the necessary equipment needs, essential knots, how to rig up your fly rod and reel outfit, and how to cast, as well as some commonsense tips and techniques to get you started.
Fly Tying Classes
Have you ever wanted to learn how to tie flies but didn’t know where to start? Tying flies can be enjoyable, is an art form, and once mastered quite rewarding as nothing beats catching a fish on something you created yourself. Let the MassWildlife Angler Education Program be your guide. This is a two session (two hours per session) course for beginners, designed to give you a taste of the pastime. We’ll show you the basic equipment, how to use it, while tying some simple but effective patterns. Minimum age is 15, pre-registration is required. Please note: This program is intended for BEGINNERS.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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These events are intended for families and individuals new to saltwater fishing. DMF staff work with participants to teach basic saltwater angling skills through hands on learning and fun educational activities. Our mission is to teach responsible angling and give participants the skills and confidence necessary to go saltwater fishing on their own.
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to saltwater fish? Join MarineFisheries and attend one of our Saltwater Angler Education Fishing Clinics and we will show you how! We provide the equipment, bait, and tackle all you have to do is have fun! You’ll learn knot tying to casting and even get to fish! Pre-registration is required. Please note this program is intended for beginners.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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These are educational events intended on training adult anglers in the skills necessary for engaging youth in saltwater fishing.
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Participants in this FREE program will receive: A two hour training, introducing youth-directed saltwater fishing how-to, best practices, and educational activities. As well as receive an instructor guide and free swag bag and so much more!
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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The Massachusetts Youth Pheasant Hunt Program was developed by MassWildlife to provide an opportunity for Hunter Education graduates aged 12 to 17 to practice firearms safety, develop shooting skills, and participate in a special pheasant hunt under the guidance of a safe, experienced adult hunter.
This program is more than just a day in the field pheasant hunting and is typically divided into 2 parts, as follows
Pheasant Seminar: The seminar portion includes hands-on instruction in shotgun shooting fundamentals and firearm safety, how to have a safe and fun hunt, and information on upland hunting basics.
Pheasant Hunt: Participants get to experience a real pheasant hunt under the supervision of an experienced hunter on 1 of the 6 Saturdays prior to the regular pheasant season.
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Requirements to Participate in the Program:
· Be between the ages of 12 to 17.
· Have graduated from a Basic Hunter Education course (in any state) before the day of the hunt.
· Participants 15 to 17 years of age must have a hunting license, pheasant/quail permit, and a Firearms Identification Card (FID) (an FID is only required if using a shotgun).
· Be between the ages of 12 to 17.
· Have graduated from a Basic Hunter Education course (in any state) before the day of the hunt.
· Participants 15 to 17 years of age must have a hunting license, pheasant/quail permit, and a Firearms Identification Card (FID) (an FID is only required if using a shotgun).
Steps to Participate:
· Make sure you meet all the requirements above.
· Register for a Pheasant Seminar.
· Complete the Pheasant Seminar you registered for.
· Have a great day hunting pheasants! Please note, all other regular pheasant hunting regulations apply including bag limits, hunting implements, hunter orange requirements, etc. Please review pheasant hunting regulations.
Managed & Approved by:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts