Non-Resident Hunting Licenses, Permits and Stamps
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| Type | Qualifications | Privileges | Age | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Sportsman |
Hunter Ed. certificate OR Previous Hunting License PLUS: Acceptable Bowhunter Ed. Certificate OR NYS Bowhunting Stamp issued 1980 or later OR NYS Jr. Archery License issued 1980 or later |
All the privileges that apply to nonresident fishing, small game, big game, bowhunting and muzzleloading licenses and a turkey permit. Note: Bear hunting is not included. A separate bear tag must be purchased |
16+ | $280 |
| Big Game (Deer ONLY - separate bear tag required for bear hunting) |
Hunter Ed. Certificate OR Previous Hunting License |
Hunt deer only during the regular season with gun, muzzleloader, or bow; or hunt only with a shotgun or muzzleloader during the January firearms season in Long Island (view regular hunting seasons and/or Long Island hunting information) 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 18 years or older designated in writing on the Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form (PDF, 24 KB) with at least one year's experience in hunting bear or deer. Accompanying adult must have a current license that allows the hunting of big game. |
16+ | $140 |
| Small Game | Hunter Ed. Certificate OR Previous Hunting License |
Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate season. (view small game seasons) |
16+ | $85 |
| Bowhunting (Deer ONLY - separate bear tag required for bear hunting) |
Hunter Ed. Certificate OR Previous Hunting License PLUS: Valid Bowhunter Ed. Certificate OR NYS Bowhunting Stamp issued 1980 or later OR NYS Jr. Archery License issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Non-resident Bowhunting or Super Sportsman License issued 1993 or later. |
Hunt deer only with bow only during bowhunting season. Includes the regular season in Westchester County (WMU 3S) and Suffolk County (WMU 1C). | 16+ | $140 |
| Junior Bowhunting |
Hunter Ed. Certificate OR Previous Hunting License PLUS: Valid Bowhunter Ed. Certificate OR Previous Jr. Archery License PLUS: Birth Certificate for 1st time applicants |
Hunt deer and bear with bow during the bowhunting season and the regular season, accompanied by parent, legal guardian or an adult 21 years or older designated in writing on the Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form (PDF, 24 KB). Accompanying adult must have at least three years' experience in hunting deer or bear by longbow AND have a valid and current license to hunt big game. |
12-13 | $9 (must apply in person accompanied by parent or legal guardian) |
| Hunt deer and bear with bow during the bowhunting season and the regular season, accompanied by parent, legal guardian or an adult 18 years or older designated in writing on the Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form (PDF, 24 KB). Accompanying adult must have current bowhunting privileges and one year's experience. |
14-15 | |||
| Junior Hunting |
Hunter Ed. Certificate OR Previous Hunting License PLUS: Birth Certificate for 1st time applicants Note: Junior hunter does not need Federal Duck Stamp to hunt waterfowl. |
Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or person 21 years or older designated in writing on the Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form (PDF, 24 KB). Accompanying adult must have current hunting license. |
12-13 | $5 (must apply in person accompanied by parent or legal guardian) |
| Hunt small game species with gun or bow (with appropriate bow eligibility) during appropriate seasons when accompanied by parent, legal guardian, or person 18 years or older with written permission from parent/guardian. Hunt deer or bear with a gun during appropriate seasons when accompanied by parent, legal guardian or person 21 years or older designated in writing on the Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form (PDF, 24 KB). Accompanying adult must have current hunting license |
14-15 | |||
| Muzzleloading (Deer ONLY - separate bear tag required for bear hunting) |
Hunter Ed. Certificate OR Previous Hunting License |
Hunt deer only with a muzzleloading firearm during muzzleloading season, and the special firearms season in Suffolk County (WMU 1C). | 14+ | $140 |
| Bear Tag | Have a current year Non-resident Super Sportsman, Big Game, Bowhunting, OR Muzzleloading License | Hunt bear with appropriate implement and during the appropriate seasons based on the qualifying license(s) purchased. (view Bear Season Map) | 16+ | $50 |
| Deer Management Permit (DMP) |
Available to holders of a: Non-resident Super Sportsman, Big Game, Bowhunting, OR Muzzleloading License |
Application for an antlerless deer tag that is issued by random computer selection. The tag is valid for hunting antlerless deer only (both antlers less than 3" long) in a selected Wildlife Management Unit (see the DMP map). View more information about DMPs |
14+ | $10 application fee. Application deadline is October 1. (free to Non-resident Junior Hunters and Junior Bowhunters) |
| Turkey Permit |
Non-resident Small Game, Super Sportsman, OR Junior Hunting License | Hunt wild turkey during the fall and spring seasons (see the Turkey Season Map for season and bag limit information) | 12+ | $50 (turkey tags are included with Non-resident Super Sportsman License) |
| Federal Duck Stamp |
Validated by holder's signature on face of the stamp PLUS: A resident NYS Conservation Legacy, Trapper Super Sportsman, Super Sportsman, Sportsman, Senior Sportsman, Small & Big Game, or Small Game License OR an appropriate non-resident super sportsman or small game license. |
Hunt migratory waterfowl (not needed for gallinules, coots, crows, rails, woodcock or snipe) All migratory game bird hunters must register annually with the Harvest Information Program (HIP) by calling toll free 1-888-427-5447 (1-888-4 ASK HIP) or register online at: www.ny-hip.com |
16+ | $15 (available at most Post Offices and some sporting goods stores) |
| Name | Privileges | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat & Access Stamp | Revenue from the sale of this voluntary stamp will go into a dedicated account within the Conservation Fund and can only be used for projects to protect and improve habitat and to provide public access for fish and wildlife related recreation. | $5 |
| Conservation Patron | Package includes a habitat & access stamp and subscription to The Conservationist magazine. | $12 |
| Venison Donation | Helps feed the hungry by supporting NY's Venison Donation Program | $1 or more |
