Hey, It depends on some criteria and you may be required to own the Hunter Education Certificate if you want to get the license or permit to hunt legally. I have suffered and did not get the proper info like where to go and which is the authentic way? Here I have given the info link for Hunting License based on most popular state.
Texas hunting license
Check the link to know the hunting License and their Requirements and Exceptions as well.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/hunting-licenses-and-permits/hunting-licenses
Pennsylvania hunting license
https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/LicensesandPermits/Pages/default.aspx
Georgia hunting license
https://georgia.gov/purchase-your-fishing-or-hunting-license
Ohio hunting license
https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/hunting-licenses-permits
California hunting license
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Hunting
North Carolina hunting license
https://www.nc.gov/hunting-trapping-or-fishing-license
Hunting License NY
https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6094.html
Kentucky hunting license
https://fw.ky.gov/Licenses/Pages/Fees.aspx
Indiana hunting license
https://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2380.htm
Who Needs a Hunting License?
You will require a hunting license if you are:
12 years or older and using a gun or bow for hunting…….
Children’s Hunters (12-15) : Check regulations and information for junior hunters who’s aged 12-15.
Additional Privileges/Permits: Based on the season and types of animals you are hunting,probably you need additional rights or permits.
But You do not need a hunting license if you are:
A resident or landowner primarily engaged in farming (including lessees and members of their immediate families) while small game hunting on farm lands they are inhabiting and cultivating.
The Native American living and hunting as well on reservation land.
Hunting on a licensed shooting reserve or big sports shooting facility.
Note: For Turkey Hunting , there is no exemption.All hunters must purchase a turkey permit.
Complete the Alabama hunter education certification requirements.
Select the correct license type.
Buy the license through proper channel
the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website or an Alabama–approved agent.
To Hunt Bear, Deer, or Turkey
The bear / deer/ or turkey license required a hunting license and these licenses are valid from July 1–June 30.
But here you need State Forest Use Permit , National Forest Permit, or Bonus Deer Permits probably also required.
Source: dwr.virginia.gov
License Fees
License |
Fee |
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| Maine Residents | Big Game Hunting (16 and older) | $26.00 | |
| Junior Hunting (0 to 15 years) | $8.00 | ||
| Small Game* Hunting (16 and older) | $15.00 | ||
| Combination Hunting & Fishing (16 and older) | $43.00 | ||
| Combination Fishing & Archery (16 and older) | $43.00 | ||
| Serviceman (resident) Combination Hunting & Fishing | $3.00 | ||
| Serviceman (dependent) Combination Hunting & Fishing | $20.00 | ||
| Serviceman (dependent) Hunting | $10.00 | ||
| Disabled War Veteran | FREE | ||
| Archery Hunting (16 and older) | $26.00 | ||
| Apprentice Hunter License (16 and older) | See Apprentice Hunter Licenses | ||
| Superpack | $201.00 | ||
| Nonresidents | Big Game Hunting (16 and older) | $115.00 | |
| Combination Hunting & Fishing (16 and older) | $150.00 | ||
| Small Game* Hunting (16 and older) | $75.00 | ||
| 3-Day Small Game* Hunting (valid for 3 consecutive days) | $50.00 | ||
| Junior Hunting (0 to 15 years) | $35.00 | ||
| Archery Hunting (16 and older) | $75.00 | ||
| 6-Day Archery Hunting | $26.00 | ||
| Apprentice Hunter License (16 and older) | See Apprentice Hunter Licenses | ||
| Permit & Other Fees | Bear Permits | See Bear Hunting Permit | |
| Coyote Night Hunting Permit | $4.00 | ||
| Crossbow Hunting Permit | Maine Resident | $26.00 | |
| (16 and older)** | Nonresident | $56.00 | |
| Deer, Moose, and Bear Registration | $5.00 | ||
| Duplicate License | $2.00 | ||
| Expanded Archery Permits | Antlerless Deer | $12.00 | |
| (See Expanded Archery Permit) | Either-Sex Deer | $32.00 | |
| Falconry Permit | $26.00 | ||
| Moose Permit | See Moose Hunting | ||
| Muzzleloader Permit | Maine Resident | $13.00 | |
| (16 and older)** | Nonresident | $69.00 | |
| Pheasant Permit (Cumberland and York Counties) | $17.00 | ||
| State Migratory Waterfowl Permit (16 and older)**** | $7.50 | ||
| Outdoor Partners Program | $15.00 | ||
| Taxidermist, Hide Dealer, and Guide Licenses | See Other Licenses | ||
| Wild Turkey Permit | $20.00 See Wild Turkey Hunting Permit |
Source:https://www.maine.gov/
Apprentice Licenses
| Apprentice Licenses | Fee |
| Resident Hunting (includes bear & turkey permits) | $26.00 |
| Resident Crossbow Permit | $26.00 |
| Resident Archery | $26.00 |
| Nonresident Hunting (includes bear & turkey permits) | $115.00 |
| Nonresident Small Game (includes turkey permit) | $75.00 |
| Nonresident Crossbow Permit | $56.00 |
| Nonresident Archery | $75.00 |
| Fees listed do not include agent fee. |
Source:https://www.maine.gov/