New MassFishHunt Recreational Permitting System
MassFishHunt - the official recreational fishing, lobstering, and hunting permitting system for Massachusetts – has been upgraded. The new system went live on December 1, 2021. As always, anglers, hunters, and trappers will be able to buy licenses and permits, report a harvest, and access account information. Recreational saltwater fishing permits and MassWildlife licenses are available online in the new system. The new MassFishHunt’s secure, modern platform offers new features designed with the customer in mind.
What’s changing?
Setting up your account in the new MassFishHunt is simple. With just a few clicks, you’ll have access to new features, including:
- Upgraded log in with email and password to keep your account secure
- Linked accounts for families and other groups
- Auto-renew option to let you set it and forget it to keep your permits up to date
- Buy-it-again option saves your favorite products for quick checkout
- Improved mobile experience
- Sign up for future angler education classes
Resident Non-Commercial Lobster Permit
Please note, resident non-commercial lobster permits are not yet available online. However, they can be purchased or renewed through the mail or at DMF’s Gloucester or New Bedford offices. We anticipate this permit being available online in early 2022. More information on the non-commercial lobster permit, including a downloadable application, can be found here.
How do customers log in to the new system?
IMPORTANT: All users will need an email address to log into the new MassFishHunt. Requiring an email address and password is an important new feature to keep information safe and secure.
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Returning customers: If you have purchased a fishing or hunting license in the past, your account information, including customer ID, will automatically transfer to the new system. When you visit the new MassFishHunt site for the first time, you will be prompted to claim your account and add a unique email address and password. Once logged in, you will have access to your order history and any current permits or licenses. You will also be able to purchase new products.
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New customers: If you have never had a permit before, you can easily sign up for a new account by entering some simple information like your name, address, and email.
Can customers still buy permits in-person?
Yes. If you do not wish to purchase your recreational saltwater fishing permit online, you can still visit the Gloucester or New Bedford Division of Marine Fisheries office, MassWildlife offices, or one of many authorized license vendor locations to buy in-person. Click here for a vendor map.
What if customers need help using the new system?
Instructions and video tutorials can be found here. Additional customer support material will be added to this webpage as needed. Call customer service at (844) 595-2930.
Understanding your bill
All fees collected from the sale of recreational saltwater fishing permits are deposited in the Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund. This Fund finances recreational fishing improvement programs administered by DMF. Click here for more information.
Depending on where you buy your permit, additional transaction fees may apply that are not collected by DMF. Administrative handling and convenience fees are collected by Kalkomey Enterprises, the company that operates the online MassFishHunt licensing system. Agent fees are collected by license vendors, such as sporting goods stores or town offices.
Overall transaction fees are staying the same or decreasing for most online customers in the new system. The previous online system charged an administrative fee of $1.34 per license and a 3% convenience fee on the total transaction. The new online system will charge an administrative fee of $1.45 per license and 2% convenience fee on the total transaction. Example: If you bought a $10 online in 2021, transaction fees were $1.68; this will be the same in 2022.
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