Whats the difference between a hunting license and a hunting permit in MA?

where can i find the dates for the hunters safety course?Whats the difference between a hunting license and a hunting permit in MA?
Its here.....but,you better act fast.....most are filled this late in the season.Whats the difference between a hunting license and a hunting permit in MA?
A license is generally meant for small game..rabbits, squirrels ect. A permit is for larger game or migratory birds.
its semantics...permit and license...look in ur phone book under guns..any gun store will have booklets to tell you whats open to hunt and where....hurry...its late....