• New York Big Game Species

    - BIG GAME SPECIES:
    Deer
    Black Bear
    Bobcat

    - SMALL GAME SPECIES:
    Furbearer
    Coyote
    Snapping Turtle

    - BIRDS:
    Turkey
    Waterfowl
    Pheasant
    Quail
    Grouse
    Duck
    Woodcock
    Goose
    Merganser
    Bluebills
    Northern Pintail
    Snow Geese

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  • Important Links

    https://www.fws.gov/visit-us

  • New York State Wildlife Office

    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html
    625 Broadway
    Albany, New York 12233-0001
    518-402-8843
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  • New York Hunting Information

    Residents 12 years of age and older are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of New York.
    Resident seniors 70 years of age and older qualify for a hunting license at a reduced fee.
    Residents that are active military members that are in New York on leave for 30 days or less, or members of the NYS Organized Militia or U.S. Reserve Forces may obtain a hunting license free of charge.
    Resident veterans with at least a 40% service related disability may obtain a hunting license at a reduced fee.
    Non-residents that are members of the military stationed in New York for more than 30 days may a obtain resident hunting license.
    Non-residents 12 years of age and older are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of New York.
    Native American members of Shinnecock and Poospatuck or the Six Nations, residing on the reservation within New York may obtain hunting and trapping licenses and other privileges free of charge.
    Residency requires an individual to have permanent residency (maintain a fixed permanent home to which you intend to return) in the state of New York for more than 30 days immediately preceding applying for and obtaining a hunting license.
    Residency can be proven by showing a New York driver's license, state I.D. card, New York vehicle registration, a previous year income tax form, a current voter registration card, a current student I.D. card from a New York state college or university, Military paperwork, or a current pay stub. Each form of proof must provide a New York address.
    A resident must pay an annual hunting license fee of $22.
    A resident junior (ages 12–15 )must pay an annual hunting license fee of $5.
    A resident senior (70 years and older) must pay an annual hunting license fee of $5.
    A resident veterans with at least a 40% service related disability must pay an annual hunting, trapping, fishing license fee of $5.
    A non-resident must pay an annual hunting fee of $100.
    A non-resident junior (ages 12–15) must pay an annual hunting license fee of $5.
    Residents and non-residents are required to obtain additional licenses, privileges, and permits for bowhunting, muzzleloading, hunting turkey, duck, and deer.

    "Hunting Laws by State" FindLaw, https://www.findlaw.com/state/state-fish-and-game-laws/hunting-laws-by-state-findlaw.html. Accessed July 15, 2022.

Military, Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, and Children receive significant discounts from liscenses and other fees. Check out New York State Wildlife website for a full breakdown.

2022 Fees

Yearly and Seasonal Base License:

Ownership of a New York hunting lisence may or may not be required to apply, purchase, or earn points for game tags.

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BIG GAME Tag Application Fees

Application fees are non-refundable. The State of New York uses these funds to support wildlife conservation.

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BIG GAME Tags

TAG FEES paid at the time of issuance (if selected):

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*Prices may vary. Please check the New York State Wildlife website for the most up to date information.

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