Sporting Licenses
As of June 29, 2020 DEC has a new automated licensing system for sporting license sales.
Get Your License
- At a License Issuing Agent Location - Due to closures and reduced hours as a result of Covid-19, please call ahead to make sure the agent location is open.
- Online or By Phone
License Types, Fees & Descriptions
- Freshwater Fishing Licenses
- Saltwater/Marine Fishing Registry
- Hunting Licenses || Deer Management Permit
- Trapping Licenses
- Lifetime Licenses
- Free/Reduced Fee Licenses
- Donations for Recreation and Conservation
- License and Tag Replacement
General Information
Surveying License Holders
DEC or designated agent(s) may use license contact information to communicate with license holders for surveys and research on New York State fish, wildlife and marine resources. The information obtained helps us to evaluate management measures and assess human interactions with fish and wildlife resources.
Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
Effective March 1, 2006, New York State joined the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC). The IWVC is a compact under which member states reciprocate regarding the suspension or revocation of licenses and permits resulting from violations concerning the pursuit, possession or taking of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, shellfish and crustaceans. There are currently 48 states which are members of the IWVC. Other states and Canadian provinces are expected to join.
If a person's license or permit privileges which come under the scope of the IWVC are suspended or revoked in one member state, they are subject to suspension or revocation in all member states. In addition to license and permit suspensions and revocations which result from a conviction for the illegal pursuit, possession or taking of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, shellfish and crustaceans, failing to appear in court or to otherwise answer a ticket or summons issued for such violations will also result in license or permit suspension.
View map below in greater detail (PDF)
