Non-Resident Hunting Licenses, Permits and Stamps

Licenses may be purchased over the counter at license issuing outlets, such as sporting goods stores, town clerk offices and some major discount stores. Hunters under 16 must apply for a license in person and be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Licenses are no longer sold at DEC regional offices, except Region 1 on Long Island. Licenses may also be purchased by mailing: 1) a standard license application (PDF, 49 Kb), 2) a copy of your driver's license, and 3) a previous hunting license or a copy of your hunting education certificate to:

VERIZONbusiness
P.O. Box 36985
Phoenix, AZ 85067-6985

Non-Resident Super-Sportsman

Age:
- 16+ Years
Qualifications:
- 1. Hunter Ed. Certificate, OR
  2. Previous hunting license
  PLUS
  1. Acceptable Bowhunter Ed. Certificate OR
  2. NYS Bow Stamp issued 1980 or later, OR
  3. NYS Jr Bowhunting License issued 1980 or later, OR
  4. NYS N-R Bowhunting or Combination License issued 1993 or later.
Privileges:
- All the privileges that apply to nonresident hunting, fishing, bowhunting, muzzleloading licenses and a turkey permit.
  
  NOTE: Bear hunting is not included in the combination license. A separate bear tag must be purchased.
Cost:
- $280 ($250 for 2008-09 licenses)

Non-Resident Big Game (Deer only)

Age:
- 16+ Years
Qualifications:
- 1. Hunter Ed. Certificate, OR
  2. Previous Hunting License
Privileges:
- Hunt deer only during the regular season with gun, muzzleloader, or bow with proof of bowhunter education on the hunter's person; or hunt only with a shotgun or muzzleloader during Long Island special January deer season.
  
  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 designated in writing on the Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form (PDF, 24 kb) who is 18 years or older with at least one year's experience in hunting bear or deer. The parent, guardian or person over 18 must have a current license that allows the hunting of big game.
Cost:
- $140 ($110 for 2008-09 licenses)

Non-Resident Bowhunting (Deer only)

Age:
- 16+ Years
Qualifications:
- 1. Hunter Ed. Certificate, OR
  2. Previous Hunting License
  PLUS
  1. Acceptable Bowhunter Ed. Certificate, OR
  2. NYS Bow Stamp issued 1980 or later, OR
  3. NYS Jr. Bowhunting License issued 1980 or later, OR
  4. NYS Non-Resident Bowhunting or Combination License issued 1993 or later.
Privileges:
- Hunt deer only with a bow only during bowhunting seasons. Includes regular season in Westchester County (WMU 3S) and Suffolk County (WMU 1C).
Cost:
- $140 ($110 for 2008-09 licenses)

Non-Resident Muzzleloading (Deer only)

Age:
- 16+ Years
Qualifications:
- 1. Hunter Ed. Certificate, OR
  2. Previous Hunting License
Privileges:
- Hunt deer only with a muzzleloader only during special muzzleloading seasons, and the January special firearms season in Suffolk County (WMU 1C).
Cost:
- $140 ($110 for 2008-09 licenses)

Non-Resident Junior Hunting

(Must apply in person, accompanied by parent or legal guardian)

Age:
- 12 - 15 Yrs.
Qualifications:
- 1. Hunter Ed. Certificate, OR
  2. Previous Hunting License
  Plus
  Birth Certificate for 1st time applicants
Privileges:
- Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons when accompanied* by:
  1. Ages 12-13 - Parent, legal guardian or person 21 years or older designated in writing on the Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form (PDF, 24 Kb).
  2. Ages 14-15 - Parent, legal guardian or person 18 years or older with written permission from parent/guardian.
  *Accompanying adult must have current hunting license.
  Junior hunter does not need Federal Duck Stamp to hunt waterfowl
- Hunt deer or bear with a gun during appropriate seasons when accompanied by
  1. Ages 14-15 - 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 a current hunting license and 3 years of experience.
Cost:
- $5

Junior Bowhunting

(Must apply in person, accompanied by parent or legal guardian

Age:
- 14-15 Years
Qualifications:
- 1. Hunter Ed Certificate, OR
  2. Previous Hunting License
  PLUS
  1. Bowhunter Ed. Certificate, OR
  2. Previous Jr. Bowhunting License
  PLUS
  Birth Certificate for 1st time applicants
Privileges:
- Hunt deer and bear with bow during the special bowhunting season or the regular season, accompanied by parent, legal guardian, or a person 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.
Cost:
- $9

Deer Management Permit Application

(Must also have valid license to hunt deer. Application deadline is October 1.)

Age:
- 14+ Years
Qualifications:
- A Current Year
  Non-Resident Super Sportsman License, OR
  Non-Resident Big Game License, OR
  Non-Resident Bowhunting License, OR
  Non-Resident Muzzleloading License, OR
  Non-Resident Junior Hunting License, OR
  Non-Resident Junior Bowhunting License
Privileges:
- Hunt antlerless deer only (both antlers less than 3" long) in a specified Wildlife Management Unit during all Southern Zone seasons, during the Northern Zone regular season, in WMUs 6A, 6G, 6H and 6K, during the Northern Zone late muzzleloading season in WMUs 6A, 6G and 6H, and during Suffolk County's special post season hunt.
Cost:
- $10 for Non-Resident Super Sportsman, Non-Resident Big Game, Non-Resident Bowhunting or Non-Resident Muzzleloading License holders.
- FREE to holders of current year Junior Hunting or Nonresident Junior Bowhunting Licenses. (for 2008-09 licenses, DMPs are free only to NR Super Sportsman and NR Junior Bowhunting)

Non-Resident Bear Tag

Age:
- 16 + Years
Qualifications:
- Current Year
  Non-Resident Super-Sportsman OR
  Non-Resident Big Game OR
  Non-Resident Bowhunting OR
  Non-Resident Muzzleloading License
Privileges:
- 1. With Non-Resident Super-Sportsman License. - Hunt bear during open dates in the special archery, special muzzleloading and the early and regular bear season.
  
  2. With Non-Resident Big Game License. - Hunt bear with a gun, muzzleloader or bow during the open dates in the early and regular bear season (must have proof of bowhunter education or previous bowhunting license to hunt bear with a bow).
  
  3. With Non-Resident Bowhunting License. - Hunt bear with a bow during open dates in the special bowhunting season and in the early and regular bear season.
  
  4. With Non-Resident Muzzleloading License. - Hunt bear with a muzzleloader during open dates in the special muzzleloader season and in the early and regular bear season.
Cost:
- $50 ($30 for 2008-09 licenses)

Non-Resident Small Game

Age:
- 16+ Yrs.
Qualifications:
- 1. Hunter Ed. Certificate, OR
  2. Previous Hunting License
Privileges:
- Hunt small game species with gun or bow during the appropriate seasons.
Cost:
- $85 ($55 for 2008-09 licenses)

Non-Resident Turkey Permit

(Must also have valid license to hunt small game.)

Age:
- 12+ Years
Qualifications:
- Non-Resident Super-Sportsman, OR
  Nonresident Small Game License OR
  Junior Hunting License (ages 12-15)
Privileges:
- Hunt wild turkey during the fall and spring seasons.
  
  For season and bag limit information see the Turkey Season map.
Cost:
- $50.00 - included with NR Super Sportsman License ($30 for 2008-09 licenses)

Habitat and Access Stamp

Age:
- Any
Qualifications:
- None
Privileges:
- 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.
Cost:
- $5

Conservation Patron

Age:
- Any
Qualifications:
- None
Privileges:
- Package includes a habitat and access stamp and subscription to The Conservationist.
Cost:
- $12

Federal Duck Stamp

(Must also have valid small game license.)

Age:
- 16+ Years
Qualifications:
- NYS Small Game or Sportsman License.
Privileges:
- Hunt migratory waterfowl. It is not needed for gallinules, coots, crows, rails, woodcock or snipe.
  
  All migratory game bird hunters must register annually with the Harvest Information Program by calling toll free 1-866-GAME RPT (1-866-426-3778).
Cost:
- $15

Falconry License

Privileges:
- A Falconry License is required to hunt small game with trained raptors. Information on obtaining a Falconry License is available by writing to:
  
  NYSDEC, Special Licenses Unit
  625 Broadway
  Albany, NY 12233-4752. (518-402-8985)
- For more information visit our Falconry License page