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You need a hunting license if you are: 12 years and older and using a firearm or bow to hunt or take wild game. Persons under age 12 cannot hunt. Junior Hunters (12-15): review regulations and information for junior hunters, ages 12-15. Additional Privileges/Permits: depending on the season and species you are hunting you may need additional ...
Make an online or phone transaction for the following: fishing, hunting, or trapping licenses; deer management permit applications; recreational marine fishing registrations; or donations to support the management and conservation of New York State's wildlife populations and habitat
Paper License and Tags: Beginning with the 2024-25 hunting season, all sporting licenses and carcass tags will be printed on plain paper. This change begins to modernize the license purchasing process by allowing easier, quicker access to licenses and tags by printing at-home.
How to buy a hunting license online: Read information on license; Sign in or register; Complete the form; Get a confirmation; Wait 14-business days to receive license and tags in the mail (to receive your license & tags instantly, visit a license issuing agent location) What you need ready: One proof of residency (for resident fee)
You need a hunting license if you are: 12 years and older and using a firearm or bow to hunt or take wild game. Persons under age 12 cannot hunt. Junior Hunters (12-15): review regulations and information for junior hunters, ages 12-15.
A hunting license allows an individual to hunt big game as well as small game. Hunters 12-14 will receive a Regular Season Deer tag while hunters 15 years and older will receive a Regular Season Deer tag and a Bear tag.
Hunting licenses for the new season can be purchased in August and go into effect on September 1 st. Licenses are valid for the seasons they cover within the license year (9/1 through 8/31 annually). Licenses can be purchased by logging in or creating an account at www.nysdeclicensing.com.
Create an account to access services related to hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation in New York.
Paper License and Tags: Beginning with the 2024-25 hunting season, all sporting licenses and carcass tags will be printed on plain paper. This change begins to modernize the license purchasing process by allowing easier, quicker access to licenses and tags by printing at-home.
Hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses can be purchased at over 1,200 agent locations throughout New York State, over the phone via the DEC call center at 1-866-933-2257/M–F, 8AM–5PM, Sat. 9AM–5PM (extended hours Aug. 1–Nov. 30, M–F 7AM–7PM, Sat. 9AM–5PM), and online through DEC’s Automated Licensing System (DECALS) at dec.ny ...