Licenses, Permits & Fees
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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. |
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License Type / Fee |
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Youth Licenses (Ages 10–16)* – License valid through Dec. 31 of the year youth turns 16. Farmer exemption also applicable to youth farmers; |
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Bow & Arrow: Free Firearm: Free |
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Resident Licenses – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
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Bow & Arrow
Firearm
All-Around Sportsman
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Apprentice Licenses – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
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Bow & Arrow
Firearm
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Also, Apprentice hunters:
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Disabled Veterans (DV) Hunting Licenses – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
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Free (each)
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National Guard (NJNG) – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
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Free (each) All resident or non-resident hunting licenses with exception of Buddy All-Around and Buddy Fishing Licenses |
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Non-Resident Licenses – Licenses valid through Dec. 31. |
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Non-Resident Bow & Arrow
Non-Resident Firearm
(Apprentice Licenses, see Licenses, Permits & Fees) |
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Non-Resident 2-Day Small Game Firearm
(Not valid to hunt deer or turkey) Valid through the day after issuance. |
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Special One-day Firearm – for use on commercial preserves only. Must be purchased from Commercial Preserve, not available online. |
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Resident or Non-Resident
Expires at the end of the day issued |
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Farmer License Exemption (see additional information on Farmer Hunting & Permit Information) |
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Farm - must meet qualifications under NJ Farmland Assessment Act of 1964. See www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/anr/pdf/farmlandassessmentoverview.pdf |
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How to Obtain |
Permits (Free to DV, NJNG) |
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Permit Type / Fee |
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How to Obtain |
Rifle Permit – Valid July 1–June 30 |
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Youth (Age 10–16): $6* Adult (16+): $10.50 |
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Deer Permits |
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Permit Bow, Permit Muzzleloader, or Permit Shotgun
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DRS Multi-Zone Permit (Permit Bow, Muzzleloader, or Shotgun)
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Antlered Buck Permit Permit Bow, Permit Muzzleloader, or Permit Shotgun season
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Turkey Permits (Fall/Spring) – Valid for Specific Periods |
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Youth (Age 10–16): $12* Adult (16+): $21 |
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Coyote & Fox Permit – Valid Jan. 1–Mar. 15 |
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Age 10+: $2 Apprentice License holders may not hunt for coyote or fox |
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Permits and Stamps (Free to DV, NJNG) |
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Permit / Stamp Type / Fee |
Requirements |
How to Obtain |
Pheasant & Quail Stamp – Valid through Dec. 31 |
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Age 16+: $40 |
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HIP Certification – Valid Sept. 1–Apr. 15 |
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Age 10+: $2 |
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NJ Waterfowl Stamp (Age 16+) – Valid July 1–April 15 |
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Resident: $10 Non-Resident: $15 |
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Federal Migratory Bird Hunting & Conservation Stamp – Valid July 1–June 30 |
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Age 16+: $25 |
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Farmer Permits |
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Qualified farmers are eligible for free deer and turkey hunting permits. |
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Duplicate or Lost License / Permit |
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$2 each |
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