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2011–2012 Hunting License Information

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License Fees

Term

Resident

Non-Resident

Hunting license

Annual

$10.00

n/a

Two-year

$18.00

n/a

Hunting & Fishing license

Annual

$17.00

$100.00

Two-year

$31.00

n/a

Three-day

$3.50

$20.00

Apprentice Hunting license1

Three-day

$3.50

$20.00

Big Game license

Annual

$9.00

$195.00

Two-year

$16.00

n/a

Three-day

n/a

$90.00

Deer-Dog Hunting license

Annual

$5.00

$5.00

Deer Harvest Record2 (expires 1/31/2012)

Annual

FREE

FREE

Waterfowl Conservation license

Annual

$5.50

$5.50

Two-year

$11.00

$11.00

Migratory Bird Hunting license

(H.I.P. Permit) (expires 2/29/2012)

Annual

FREE

FREE

Sportsman’s license

Annual

$55.00

n/a

Two-year

$105.00

n/a

Alligator Hunting license

Annual

$50.00

$200.00

Trapping license3

Annual

$30.00

$295.00

Wildlife Management Area license

Annual

$19.00

$73.00

Two-year

$38.00

n/a

Shooting Preserve License

Two-year

$12.00

$12.00

Lifetime Licenses4

Under 2 years old

$200.00

n/a

Ages 2–15

$350.00

n/a

Ages 16 and older

$500.00

n/a

Ages 60–64

$95.00

n/a

Ages 65 and older

FREE

n/a

Veteran

$400.00

n/a

Non-Resident Grandchild

n/a

$1,000.00

Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass (GORP)5

Term

Fee

Individual

3-day

$3.50

Annual

$19.00

Small Group (less than 8 individuals)

3-day

$10.00

Annual

$35.00

1 The Apprentice Hunting license is a three day hunting and fishing privilege that does not require completion of hunter education.

2 A Deer Harvest Record is required for anyone hunting deer and must be replaced each season.

3 Non-resident trapping license requires a forfeiture bond. Please refer to application for specific details.

4 Restrictions apply. Go to gohuntgeorgia.com for details and application instructions.

5 Please refer to page 32 for more information

Where to Buy Your License

  • Internet: gohuntgeorgia.com
  • By Phone: 1-800-366-2661
  • In Person: License vendors statewide. Check the list of vendors at gohuntgeorgia.com
  • Federal Duck Stamp: 1-800-STAMP24 or www.usps.com
  • Social Security Number (SSN): Anyone buying any commercial, professional or recreational licenses and permits must furnish their SSN. No hunting, fishing or other wildlife-related license can be issued to anyone who possesses a valid SSN, but refuses to provide it to an authorized license agent. No dissemination of the SSN to any entity other than the Department of Human Resources is permitted, unless required by law.

Tip: Biggest Savings! Buy a one-time Lifetime License

lifetime_opt.jpgAll ages can buy a Lifetime License and save.* This one-time purchase satisfies all state license requirements for hunting and fishing for the life of the license holder.

Infants under age 2 $200
Youth ages 2–15 $350
Adult ages 16–59 $500
Veterans* $400
Senior (60–64) $95
Senior (65+) $0**
Non-resident under 16* $1,000

* Special restrictions apply. Visit gohuntgeorgia.com or call 1.800.366.2661 for instructions and more information

** $10 for plastic, permanent card

Lifetime License holders will need to renew and print a Deer Harvest Record and HIP permit annually after March 1st.

TIP: Give a Lifetime License. The perfect gift for graduation, milestone birthdays, and even the birth of a child! Visit gohuntgeorgia.com or call 800-366-2661 for information on purchasing a Lifetime License.

 

 

Early Renewal Discount

An easy way to save! The majority of hunting and fishing licenses offer sportsmen an early renewal option with a savings of $2.75 when a same privilege license is purchased before expiration of the old license.

 

Tip: Quickest Savings!
Buy online.

  • Transaction charge for an Internet license sale: $2.50
  • Transaction charge at a retail license dealer: $3.00
  • Transaction charge for a telephone license sale: $5.00

Fees subject to change.

 


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