Overview
New York State offers exciting opportunities to hunt a diverse array of wildlife, including big game, small game, game birds, waterfowl and furbearers at various times throughout the year. Buy your license now to start your hunting adventure.
Who needs a hunting license?
- Age 12 or older
Additional requirements:
- Hunters younger than 16 need parental or guardian consent.
Who doesn’t need a hunting license?
- A qualifying resident farmer hunting small game on farm property they occupy or cultivate
- A Native American hunting small game on reservation land
- Hunting on a licensed shooting preserve or big game shooting facility
Benefits
What does a hunting license allow you to do?
A hunting license allows you to pursue and harvest wild game during New York's regulated hunting seasons.
How To
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)
Before you begin, have your required documents ready:
- Proof of residency (for resident fee)
- Hunter education certificate (for hunting license)
- Bowhunter education certificate (for bowhunting privilege)
- A credit card or debit card
Fees
| Type | Resident Fees | Nonresident Fees |
| Annual Valid from September 1 through August 31 each | $22 (ages 16-69) $5 (ages 70+) $5 (ages 12-15) | $100 (ages 16+) $5 (ages 12-15) |
| Lifetime purchase once and have for a lifetime! | $535 | N/A |
Buy
Buy Online
Purchase your hunting license online.
Buy by Phone
Call 1-866-933-2257
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Buy in Person
Find a license issuing location near you.