"Give that special hunter, trapper, or angler in your family the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season-a New York State Lifetime license," Commissioner Seggos said. "There's never been a better time to introduce a family member or friend to New York's abundant hunting, trapping, and fishing opportunities and create memories that will last a lifetime."
Lifetime licenses are available to New York residents of any age who have resided in state for at least one year prior to purchase (proof of residency is required). Licenses may be purchased as gifts if valid proof of age (driver's license, birth certificate, or passport) and proof of residency of the license recipient is provided at the time of purchase. For more information about lifetime licenses, go to DEC's website.
Lifetime licenses may be purchased at any license-issuing agent. A lifetime license may also be purchased by phone (866-933-2257) or online with a current New York State DMV driver or non-driver ID containing a valid New York State address. Allow 14 days for delivery of lifetime licenses purchased online or by phone.
Lifetime fishing, trapping, or hunting licenses and privileges will remain valid for use in New York for a lifetime (with appropriate hunter/trapper education requirements), even if the holder moves out of state.
Available lifetime licenses:
- Lifetime license (includes hunting, fishing, and turkey hunting privileges)
- For a person age 0-4 years $380
- For a person age 5-11 years $535
- For a person age 12-69 years $765
- For a person age 70 years and older $65
- Lifetime fishing license
- For a person age 0-69 years $460
- For a person age 70 years and older $65
- Lifetime hunting license $535
- Lifetime bowhunting privilege $235
- Lifetime muzzleloading privilege $235
- Lifetime trapping license $395
