FISHING LICENSES

• Anyone under the age of 16 may fish WITHOUT a license in New York State. 
• Licenses are required for anyone over the age of 16 for residents and non-residents.
• Residents are required to show proof of age and proof of NYS residency to obtain the residency rate (driver's license or non-driver ID issued by the DMV).
• For more information, visit the website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html
• The full fee schedule is available at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6107.html

HUNTING LICENSES

• A hunter education course is required for anyone who cannot show proof that they have ever possessed a hunting license.  For information on hunter education courses, call 1-888-HUNT ED 2 
• An updated sportsmen education class schedule can be found at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9191.html
• Hunter education certificates and sporting licenses from all other states and countries are honored.
• Hunters wishing to bow hunt must take an additional bow hunter education course.  
• Anyone 12 years of age or older must obtain a license to hunt.
• Hunters under the age of 16 must apply for a license in person, bring their birth certificate, and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Residency:

• For a resident license, a person must live in New York State for more than thirty days prior to the date of application.
• Land ownership does not make you a resident. Your residency must be your fixed, permanent, and principal home.
• If under 18, the residence of your parents or legal guardian is your residence.

Lost license:

• To replace a lost license, you may contact any license issuing agent; a $5.00 fee for each license will be charged.
• To replace a lost tag, go to any license issuing agent. This includes a lost big game carcass tag set.
• Lost turkey permits are also replaced by any license issuing agent.

For more information:

For more information about the various convervation licenses available, please visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/63.html