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GeNeral lICeNse INForMatIoN mandatOrY Hunter eduCatiOn A hunter education course is required for persons who cannot provide proof that they have ever possessed a hunting license. The general course is a minimum 10 hours in length. DEC honors hunter education certificates and sporting licenses from all other states and countries. You must be at least 11 years of age to take this class. mandatOrY BOwHunter eduCatiOn Hunters wishing to bowhunt for big game must present either: 1. Proof that he or she successfully completed an approved bowhunter education course; (Note: Approved courses are International Bowhunter Education Program Courses or an equivalent course. If in doubt, call toll free — 1-888-HUNT-ED2) or 2. Proof that he or she previously held a bowhunting license or stamp issued in 1980 or later; if proof is from prior to 1980, he/she must take an additional 8 hour minimum bowhunter education course. mandatoRY CRossbow tRaining Hunters wishing to use a crossbow to hunt big game must complete training in the safe use of hunting with a crossbow and responsible crossbow hunting practices. See page 10 for details. residenCY To qualify for a resident license, a person must live in New York State for more than 30 days immediately preceding the date of application. Land ownership in New York does not make you a resident. Residency is that place where a person maintains a fixed, permanent and principal home (regardless of where temporarily located), such as where a person is registered to vote. If under 18, the residence of parents or legal guardian shall be deemed such person’s residence. Active members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in New York and full-time college students in residence in the state during the school year (proof required) qualify for annual resident licenses. minimum Hunting age Minors under the age of 12 may not obtain a hunting license or hunt wildlife. liCense Year Licenses and permits are valid from October 1 through September 30. To hunt small game or big game prior to October 1, the previous year’s license is required. Previous year’s hunting licenses will be available at all license-issuing outlets until September 30. liCense respOnsiBilities • A license or tag is not transferable and may be used only by the person to whom issued (except for Deer Management Permits—see page 28–30). • It is not legal to possess another person’s license while hunting. Continued on page 14. resident liCenses, privileges and stamps tYpe age fee Conservation legacy 16–69 Yrs. $96 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS acceptable Bowhunter Education Certificate, OR Bow Stamp issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Jr. Bowhunting License issued 1980 or later. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to a Super Sportsman License plus a Habitat and Access Stamp and subscription to the Conservationist Magazine. For just $8.00 more than the cost of a Super Sportsman, you get a Habitat Stamp and subscription to the Conservationist magazine — a $17.00 value. super sportsman 16–69 Yrs. $88 Qualifications: Same as Conservation Legacy. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to fishing, small game, big game, bowhunting, muzzleloading licenses and turkey permit. trapper super sportsman 16–69 Yrs. $88 Qualifications: Hunter & Trapper Education Certificates OR proof of previous hunting and trapping licenses. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to small game, big game, muzzleloading, fishing and trapping licenses and turkey permits. sportsman 16–69 Yrs. $47 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to fishing, small game and big game hunting. senior sportsman 70+ Yrs. $10 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to fishing, small game and big game hunting. small and Big game 16–69 Yrs. $29 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. If Patriot (see page 14), NO FEE. Privileges: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons. Hunt deer and bear with gun, crossbow (see page 10), muzzleloader or bow (with appropriate bow privilege) during the regular season, or hunt 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 for the entire season by a parent or legal guardian, or a person over 18 (holding written permission from parent or guardian) with at least one year’s experience in hunting bear or deer. Accompanist must have a current license that allows the hunting of big game. deer management permit (dmp) (Must apply by October 1) 14+ Yrs. 12+ Yrs. (Youth Bowhunting Only) Qualifications: Available to holders of Conservation Legacy, Super Sportsman, Trapper Super Sportsman, Sportsman, Big & Small Game licenses for a non-refundable $10 application fee. The application fee is waived for Lifetime Sportsman licenses purchased prior to Oct. 1, 2009, and all Junior Hunters & 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. See DMP map on page 30. military disabled sportsman 16+ Yrs. $5 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license PLUS 40% or greater service-related military disability documented annually by a letter dated in the current year from the Veteran’s Administration (unless VA letter states “Permanent”). Privileges: Same as Sportsman license. Bowhunting privilege (must be accompanied by valid big game license) 12 2012–13 HuNtING & traPPING GuIDe $10 16–69 Yrs. $21 Qualifications: Current year license to hunt big game, PLUS acceptable Bowhunter Education Certificate, OR Bowhunting Stamp issued in 1980 or later, OR NYS Jr. Bowhunting License issued in 1980 or later. Privileges: Hunt deer and bear with bow only during bowhunting season. NOTE: Residents hunting bear or deer with a bow during the regular season must possess both a valid big game license and either a current bowhunting privilege or a valid Bowhunter Education Certificate. This includes Westchester and Suffolk counties. free Bowhunting privilege (must be accompanied by valid big game license) Qualifications: Same as Bowhunting Privilege Privileges: Same as Bowhunting Privilege muzzleloading privilege (must be accompanied by valid big game license) 70+ Yrs. Or 40%+ military disabled no fee 14–69 Yrs. $21 Qualifications: Current year license to hunt big game. Privileges: Hunt deer and bear with a muzzleloading firearm 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 and bear in the late muzzleloading seasons.
esident liCenses, privileges and stamps tYpe age fee free muzzleloading (must be accompanied by valid big game license) 70+ Yrs. Or 40%+ military disabled lifetime spOrting liCenses The following Lifetime Licenses are available to New York State residents only and may be purchased at all license issuing outlets throughout New York State. Applicants must prove NYS residency for one year prior to application (proofs are the same as annual licenses with the exception of the one-year requirement). For additional information and clarification on Lifetime License sales, contact our License Sales Unit, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4790, call 518-402-8843, or visit our website www.dec.ny.gov. lifetime resident sportsman license (combined small game, big game and fishing privileges, also includes turkey permits): For a person age 0–4 $380 For a person age 5–11 $535 For a person age 12–69 $765 For a person age 70 or older $65 Other lifetime resident licenses/privileges Small and Big Game Hunting License Fishing License (age 0–69) Fishing License (age 70 and older) $535 $460 $65 Trapping License $395 Bowhunting $235 Muzzleloading $235 lifetime licenses & tags for Young Hunters Young hunters who hold a lifetime hunting license and wish to receive their tags must first take the appropriate hunter safety training course. A copy of the certificate(s) must be sent to the DEC License Sales Unit (see address above) before their tags can be fulfilled. Young hunters should take the appropriate training course well in advance of the season to allow adequate time for their tags to be mailed. Tags cannot be obtained by contacting your local license issuing agent. * When purchasing a lifetime license for a child, the purchaser must bring proof of the child’s age (e. g., birth certificate or passport) and a copy of the parent’s residency proof. 2012–13 HuNtING & traPPING GuIDe 13 no fee Qualifications: Same as Muzzleloading Privilege. Privileges: Same as Muzzleloading Privilege. small game 16–69 Yrs. $26 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons. 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 (birth certificate) 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 (see page 35). Junior Hunting (must apply in person accompanied by parent or legal guardian) 12–15 Yrs. $5 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS proof of age (e.g. birth certificate or passport) 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, and if the youth is using a crossbow, accompanist must be certified in crossbow use (see page 10). Junior Hunters do not need a Federal Duck Stamp to hunt waterfowl. turkey permit 12+ Yrs. $10 Qualifications: Current year license to hunt small game. * Turkey tags are included with the purchase of a Conservation Legacy, Super Sportsman, Trapper Super Sportsman, or Lifetime Sportsman License. To hunt turkey, all hunters must have a turkey permit. There are no exceptions. Habitat and access stamp any $5 venison donation (help feed the hungry by supporting NY's venison donation program) Conservation patron (includes Habitat Access Stamp and Conservationist subscription) federal duck stamp (available at most Post Offices and some sporting goods stores) any $1 or more any $12 16+ Yrs. $15 Qualifications: Validated by holder’s signature on the face of the stamp, AND NYS Conservation Legacy, Trapper Super Sportsman, Super Sportsman, Sportsman, Senior Sportsman, Small and Big Game, or Small Game license. 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 trapping 16–69 Yrs. $21 Qualifications: Trapper Education Certificate OR previous trapping license. Privileges: Set traps for species during their appropriate season (see page 54). 70+ Yrs. $5 senior/military disabled trapping 40% military disabled free Qualifications: Same as Trapping PLUS 40% or greater service-related military disability documented annually by a letter from Veteran’s Administration, unless your VA letter states "Permanent," or Patriot (See page 14). Privileges: Same as trapping. Junior trapping (must apply in person, accompanied by parent or legal guardian) Qualifications: Trapper Education Certificate OR previous trapping license. Privileges: Same as trapping. See trapper mentoring information on page 35. GeNeral lICeNse INForMatIoN under 16 Yrs. $6 note: Fishing privileges are included in Conservation Legacy, Super Sportsman, Trapper Super Sportsman, Sportsman and Senior Sportsman licenses.
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