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GeNeral lICeNse INForMatIoN • A license to hunt, trap or fish does not give the holder any right to go on private property without permission of the landowner. • You can legally purchase and possess only one big game or sportsman license per year. • Your license must be carried on your person when hunting or trapping. • It is illegal to refuse to show your license on demand to a law enforcement officer or the owner, lessee or person in control of the lands (or their designees) while on their property. • Make sure that your license has all the correct information. Carefully check it immediately after receipt. If you discover an error, have it corrected as soon as possible. • Do NOT heat laminate your license. High temperatures will destroy the tags and turn them black. BaCk tags Must be visibly displayed on the middle of your back while hunting, except in the Northern Zone and Catskill Park. small game liCense exCeptiOns All residents must have a valid hunting license in their possession except: • Resident owners primarily engaged in farming, lessees and members of their immediate families do not need a small game hunting license when hunting on farm lands they are occupying and cultivating. • Native Americans living on a reservation do not need a hunting license while hunting on reservation lands. free liCenses/patriOt liCenses Free hunting and trapping licenses are available to members of the Shinnecock and Poospatuck tribes and members of the Six Nations residing on reservations in the state. They must be obtained from some tribal councils or DEC headquarters in Albany (518) 402-8843. Free small/big game, fishing and trapping licenses are also available to NYS residents who have the appropriate Sportsmen Education and are active service members of the NYS Militia, US Reserve Forces or certain members of the US Armed Forces. For more detailed information, visit our website or call (518) 402-8843. lOst liCenses A current year lost license may be replaced at any license issuing outlet at a cost of $5 for a license panel. Big game carcass tag sets or turkey carcass tag sets may be replaced at a cost of $10. There is no charge to replace a lost backtag. Hunters witH disaBilities For more information, write the NYS DEC Special Licenses Unit, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4752 or call (518) 402-8985. The application process takes time; write or call well before you intend to hunt. nOn-amBulatOrY Hunter permit This permit allows qualified hunters to shoot a firearm from a motorized vehicle (including an off-road vehicle) that has the motor turned nOnresident liCenses, privileges and stamps tYpe age fee nonresident super sportsman 16+ Yrs. $280 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS acceptable Bowhunter Education Certificate OR Bow Stamp issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Junior Bowhunting License issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Nonresident Bowhunting or combination license issued 1993 or later. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to nonresident big & small game, fishing, bowhunting, muzzleloading licenses and a turkey permit. NOTE: Bear hunting is not included in the Nonresident Super Sportsman license. A separate bear tag must be purchased. nonresident Big game (Deer only) 16+ Yrs. $140 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: Hunt deer only with gun, crossbow (see page 10), muzzleloader or bow (with appropriate bow privilege) during the regular season, or hunt deer with shotgun or muzzleloader during the January firearms season (permit required, see page 20), in Suffolk County (WMU 1C). NOTE: Those under 18 who are hunting big game for the first time as a holder of a big game license must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or a person over 18 with at least one year’s experience in hunting bear or deer, for the entire season. The parent, guardian or person over 18 must have a current license that allows the hunting of big game. deer management permit (dmp) (Must apply by October 1) off and that is completely off the highway right-of-way. To qualify for a Non-Ambulatory Hunter Permit, a person must be physically unable to move about except with the use of a mechanized aid such as a wheelchair. mOdified lOngBOw autHOrizatiOn New legislation has repealed the ‘Modified Archer Permit’ and replaced it with the ‘Modified Longbow Authorization.’ This authorization allows qualified sportsmen and sportswomen to hunt big or small game with a bow that is equipped with a mechanical device to hold it in a drawn and cocked position. This authorization does not allow the use of a crossbow. To qualify for a Modified Longbow Authorization, a sportsman must be permanently or temporarily physically disabled and unable to 14+ Yrs. 12+ Yrs. (Youth Bowhunting Only) Qualifications: Nonresident Super Sportsman, Nonresident Big Game, Nonresident Bowhunting OR Nonresident Muzzleloading license must pay a $10 non-refundable application fee. The fee is waived for Nonresident Junior Hunters and Nonresident Junior Bowhunters. Privileges: Application for an antlerless deer tag that is issued by random computer selection. This tag is valid for hunting antlerless deer only (both antlers less than 3" long) in a selected Wildlife Management Unit during all Southern Zone seasons. See DMP map on page 30. nonresident Bowhunting 16+ Yrs. $140 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS Acceptable Bowhunter Education Certificate, OR Bow Stamp issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Junior Bowhunting License issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Nonresident Bowhunting or Super Sportsman (1993 or later). Privileges: Hunt deer only with a bow only during bowhunting seasons. Includes the regular season in Westchester County (WMU 3S) and Suffolk County (WMU 1C). nonresident muzzleloading 14+ Yrs. $140 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate, OR previous hunting license. Privileges: Hunt deer only with a muzzleloader during muzzleloading season, and the January special firearms season in Suffolk County (WMU 1C). With this privilege, crossbows (see page 10) may also be used to hunt deer in the late muzzleloading seasons. nonresident Bear tag 16+ Yrs. $50 Qualifications: Current year Nonresident Super Sportsman OR current year Nonresident Big Game license OR current year Nonresident Bowhunting License OR current year Nonresident Muzzleloading License. Privileges: Hunt bear with appropriate implement and during the appropriate seasons based on the qualifying license(s) purchased (see bear season map on page 33). nonresident small game 16+ Yrs. $85 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during the appropriate seasons. draw and hold a bow. For more information write to the Special Licenses Unit or visit our website, www.dec.ny.gov/permits/25018.html. mOdified CrOssBOw permit This permit allows qualified people to hunt big or small game with a crossbow that has been specifically modified with a device that only allows it to be discharged (fired) by means of a breath tube. This permit does not allow the use of an unmodified crossbow. To qualify for a Modified Crossbow Permit, a person must be permanently physically unable to hold or draw a legal bow or to fire a legal bow that has been modified to hold and release the string. If a person can pull the trigger on a gun, he or she will not qualify for a Modified Crossbow Permit. 14 2012–13 HuNtING & traPPING GuIDe $10
nOnresident liCenses, privileges and stamps tYpe age fee nonresident Junior Bowhunting (must apply in person, accompanied by parent or legal guardian) 12–15 Yrs. $9 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS acceptable Bowhunter Education certificate, OR previous Jr. Bowhunting License PLUS proof of age for 1st time applicants. Privileges: Ages 12–13: Hunt deer and bear with bow during the bowhunting season and the regular season, when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or a “youth mentor” 21 years or older and designated in writing (see page 35). Ages 14–15: Hunt deer and bear with bow during the bowhunting season and the regular season, when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian or person 18 years or older and designated in writing (see page 35). * Accompanist must have certain privileges and a number of years of hunting experience in hunting (see page 35). nonresident Junior Hunting (must apply in person, 12–15 Yrs. $5 accompanied by parent or legal guardian) Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS proof of age for 1st time applicants. Privileges: Ages 12–13: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or person 21 or older with written permission from parent/guardian. Ages 14–15: Hunt small game species with gun or bow (with appropriate bow eligibility) during appropriate seasons when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or person 18 or older with written permission from parent/guardian. Hunt big game species with a gun, crossbow (see page 10), or bow (with appropriate bow eligibility) when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian or “youth mentor” 21 years or older designated in writing (see permission form on page 35 of this guide). * Accompanist must have a current hunting license. Junior hunters do not need a Federal Duck Stamp to hunt waterfowl. nonresident turkey permit 12+ Yrs. $50 Qualifications: Nonresident Small Game License, Super Sportsman or Junior Hunting License (ages 12–15). Privileges: Hunt wild turkey during the fall and spring turkey seasons. See page 44 for bag limits and dates. * Turkey carcass tags are included, (no fee) with the purchase of a Nonresident Super Sportsman License. To hunt turkey, all hunters must have a turkey permit. There are no exceptions. Habitat and access stamp any $5 Conservation patron (includes Habitat and Access Stamp any $12 & Conservationist subscription) federal duck stamp (available at most post offices 16+ Yrs. $15 and some sporting goods stores) Note: You must sign your Federal Duck Stamp across its face prior to hunting. Privileges: Hunt migratory waterfowl. It is not needed for gallinules, coot, crows, rails, woodcock or snipe. All migratory game bird hunters, including junior hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program by calling toll free 1-888-427-5447 or register online at: www.ny-hip.com nonresident trapping 16+ Yrs. $310 Qualifications: Trapping Education Certificate OR trapping license from any state. Privileges: Set traps for species during appropriate seasons (see page 35 for youth mentor information). GeNeral lICeNse INForMatIoN spOrtsmen eduCatiOn All first-time hunters, bowhunters and trappers need to pass one or more courses before they can get a license in New York. Trained instructors certified by the DEC teach safe and responsible outdoors practices and the important role of hunters and trappers in conservation. All courses are free of charge, but space may be limited. As hunting seasons approach, many classes are filled up quickly. SIGN UP EARLY! For more information on DEC Sportsman Education Programs, including a list of courses, visit: www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9191.html Remember to repOrt YOur game Harvest… Visit www.dec.ny.gov for details. it’s the law! See page 17. 2012–13 HuNtING & traPPING GuIDe 15
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