2008 hunting, fishing and trapping licenses are now available for purchase online and at license vendors across the state. License fees support MassWildlife's efforts in habitat protection, stocking fish and pheasants, biological projects, education programs and endangered species restoration.

Licenses may be purchased online via the MassOutdoors website at http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfw_toc.htm. Be sure to choose "2008" when purchasing 2008 licenses, permits, and stamps. Deer hunters are reminded that they must wait until January 1, 2008 to apply for antlerless deer permits online. Due to documentation requirements, trapping licenses and hunting licenses for minors are not available online.

Licenses are also available for purchase at over the counter license vendor locations throughout the state. Hunting and sporting license buyers are reminded that they must show either a previous hunting license or a hunter safety certificate from any state or Canadian province in order to purchase those types of licenses.

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As the mercury steadily rose outside it was easily 10 degrees higher in the blind, I was tucked in awaiting the arrival of thirsty antelope. The hotter it got the more uncomfortable it became inside the blind which now was turning out to be a sweat box. I'm not really sure, but while inside that 70x70x90 sweat box a buddy of mine texted me telling me it was 92 degrees out. Not sure but I don't really think he was simply informing me of the fact more so than getting a little enjoyment out of the misery I'd intentionally placed myself in.