New York Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education

Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for New York. Checked 2026-11-12.

Hunting Licenses (7)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Annual Hunting License (big and small game)	Resident	$22.00	16-69 (70+ pays 5.00) Annual Sept 1 to Aug 31; 12-15 pay 5.00	Official page
Annual Hunting License (big and small game)	Non-resident	$100.00	16+ 12-15 pay 5.00	Official page
Bowhunting Privilege	Resident	$15.00	16-69 (70+ no fee) Requires annual hunting license first	Official page
Bowhunting Privilege	Non-resident	$30.00	16+ Requires annual hunting license first	Official page
Muzzleloading Privilege	Resident	$15.00	14-69 (70+ no fee) Requires annual hunting license first	Official page
Muzzleloading Privilege	Non-resident	$30.00	14+ Requires annual hunting license first	Official page
Resident Lifetime Hunting	Resident	Not shown	age-based Lifetime available to residents only; fee on lifetime page not read	Official page

Tags, Stamps & Permits (5)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Turkey Permit	Resident	$10.00	12+ Requires annual hunting license; NR fee 20.00	Official page
Turkey Permit	Non-resident	$20.00	12+ Requires annual hunting license	Official page
Federal Duck Stamp	Resident & Non-resident	$25.00	16+ Valid July 1 to June 30 per hunting page	Official page
Deer Management Permit	Resident & Non-resident	$10.00	16+ Free for ages 12-15; free for holders of pre-Oct 2009 lifetime licenses	Official page
Hunter Disability Permit	Resident & Non-resident	Free ($0.00)	disabled hunters Specialized equipment permit; separate application	Official page

Trapping Licenses (2)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Annual Trapping License	Resident	$20.00	16-69 (70+ pays 5.00) Annual Sept 1 to Aug 31; 12-15 pay 5.00	Official page
Annual Trapping License	Non-resident	$275.00	16+ 12-15 pay 5.00	Official page

Hunter Education Requirements (2)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Hunter Education (first-time hunters)	Resident & Non-resident	Not shown	first-time hunters Must pass one or more courses before first license	Official page
Trapper Education (first-time trappers)	Resident & Non-resident	Not shown	first-time trappers Must pass trapper education course before first trapping license	Official page

Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (3)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Free/reduced fishing: active military; 40%+ disabled veteran; 70+ senior (5.00); legally blind; NR full-time student	Resident & Non-resident	Not shown	see notes Eligibility list only; fee per category not stated	Official page
Free/reduced hunting: active military; 40%+ disabled veteran; junior 12-15 (5.00); senior 70+ (5.00); Native American (select tribes); NR student	Resident & Non-resident	Not shown	see notes Eligibility list only; fee per category not stated	Official page
Free/reduced trapping: active military; 40%+ disabled veteran; junior 15 or younger (5.00); senior 70+ (5.00); Native American (select tribes); NR student	Resident & Non-resident	Not shown	see notes Eligibility list only; fee per category not stated	Official page

Next steps for New York hunters

Check official New York season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).

Also see: New York Fishing Licenses →