Licenses |
Possession of a valid Hunting License is required to hunt and must be visibly displayed on outer clothing not covered by a pack or harness. |
License Type / Fee |
Requirements |
How to Obtain |
Youth Licenses (Ages 10–16)* – License valid through Dec. 31 of the year youth turns 16. Farmer exemption also applicable to youth farmers; |
Bow & Arrow: Free
Firearm: Free |
- Must be at least 10 years of age to obtain, regardless of residency.
- Hunters over 10 years and under 14 years must be accompanied by licensed adult (age 21+).
- Hunters over 10 years and under 14 years require permission from parent or legal guardian to obtain either license.
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- Complete the HunterCourse.com online program, pass written test and print completion voucher.
- Register for a specific date/time mandatory live-fire Hunter Education session at NJFishandWildlife.com/hunteredregistration.htm. For questions, call the Hunter Education office at (856) 629-0552.
- Present Hunter Education course completion card at any license agent.
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Resident Licenses – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
Bow & Arrow
- Resident (Age 16–64): $31.50
- Sr. Resident (65+): $16.50
Firearm
- Resident (16–64): $27.50
- Sr. Resident (65+): $15.50
All-Around Sportsman
- Combines Resident Firearm, Bow & Arrow, and Fishing Licenses: $72.25
- With Buddy Fishing License: $62.25
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- Must be NJ resident for at least 6 months or be on active military duty.
- Required when hunter turns 17 and annually thereafter.
- A "Buddy" All-Around license requires your friend (age 16–64 who has not purchased any type of fishing license since 2010) to purchase a year-long fishing license in the same transaction when you purchase your All-Around Sportsman License.
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- A first-time license must be obtained from a license agent by showing appropriate Hunter Education course completion card(s) obtained as above, or with prior resident licenses from any state.
- All subsequent licenses can be purchased at any license agent or online at NJFishandWildlife.com
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Apprentice Licenses – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
Bow & Arrow
- Resident (Age 14–64): $31.50
- Sr. Resident (65+): $16.50
- Non-Resident (14+): $135.50
Firearm
- Resident (18–64): $27.50
- Sr. Resident (65+): $15.50
- Non-Resident (18+): $135.50
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- Must be U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old to obtain firearm license and 14 years for bow.
- Hunter Education NOT required.
- MUST hunt under direct supervision and guidance of hunting mentor.
- Mentor must be at least 21 and possess a valid license.
- Mentor may only supervise ONE apprentice at a time.
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- Available at all license agents and online at NJFishandWildlife.com.
- Lifetime limit of two apprentice licenses per type.
Also, Apprentice hunters:
- May hunt with air gun, bow, or shotgun ONLY.
- NOT valid for coyote or fox, and deer during the deer Muzzleloader Season.
- CANNOT use an Apprentice License as proof of passing Hunter Education course to purchase a regular license.
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Disabled Veterans (DV) Hunting Licenses – Licenses valid through Dec. 31.
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Free (each)
- All resident hunting licenses with exception of Buddy All-Around and Buddy Fishing Licenses
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- Proof from VA of service-connected disability of any degree.
- Proof of honorable discharge (DD-214 or similar).
- NJ Driver License or other proof of residency.
- Appropriate Hunter Education course completion card(s).
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- Resident and Sr. Resident Apprentice
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- Same requirements, restrictions, etc. as Apprentice Licenses above
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National Guard (NJNG) – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
Free (each)
All resident or non-resident hunting licenses with exception of Buddy All-Around and Buddy Fishing Licenses |
- Must be active NJNG member who has completed Initial Active Duty Training.
- Appropriate Hunter Education Course Completion Cards or prior hunting license from former state of residence.
- Confirm you are active in the NJDMAVA system. Call (609) 530-6866.
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- National Guard members must be certified by DMAVA, see License Information for details. Certifications are only valid for six months at a time. Available at all license agents.
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Non-Resident Licenses – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
Non-Resident Bow & Arrow
- Non-Resident (Age 16+): $135.50
Non-Resident Firearm
- Non-Resident (Age 16+): $135.50
(Apprentice Licenses, see Licenses, Permits & Fees) |
- Non-resident of NJ or NJ resident for less than six months.
- Required in the year hunter turns 17 and annually thereafter (for year long licenses).
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- A first-time license must be obtained from a license agent by showing appropriate Hunter Education course completion card(s) obtained as described under Youth Licenses (Licenses, Permits & Fees), or with prior resident license(s) from any state. See License Information on License Information for more details.
- All subsequent licenses can be purchased at any license agent or online at NJFishandWildlife.com
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Non-Resident 2-Day Small Game Firearm
- Non-Resident (Age 16+): $36.50
(Not valid to hunt deer or turkey)
Valid through the day after issuance. |
Special One-day Firearm – for use on commercial preserves only. Must be purchased from Commercial Preserve, not available online. |
Resident or Non-Resident
Expires at the end of the day issued |
- Must have passed appropriate Hunter Education course in NJ or state of residence.
- Valid for harvesting any species covered by the preserve license
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- Valid for only for commercial shooting preserves
- May be obtained on-site at participating commercial preserves.
- Show proof of Hunter Education course or prior resident hunting license from any state.
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Farmer License Exemption (see additional information on Farmer Hunting & Permit Information) |
Farm - must meet qualifications under NJ Farmland Assessment Act of 1964. See
www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/anr/pdf/farmlandassessmentoverview.pdf |
- No license or rifle permit required for Occupant Farmer or immediate family member1 hunting farm on which the farmer or immediate family member RESIDE.
- Must have a Conservation Identification (CID) number
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- Farmers who purchased any license or permit since 2006 should already have a CID number.
- If not, follow the instructions on Farmer Hunting & Permit Information under CID Requirement to create a profile.
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