License Information

Thank you for buying a hunting and fishing license. 100% of your license dollars goes to support wildlife conservation in Tennessee. Your license is an investment that also returns your federal excise taxes paid on hunting and fishing equipment to TWRA to support wildlife. Without you, Tennessee would not have the abundance of fish and wildlife that we all enjoy.

All annual licenses are valid for 1 year from date of purchase, unless noted on the license. Purchase your license 24/7/365 at www.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com. Lifetime and select other licenses that are not available for purchase online can be purchased at a TWRA regional office or visit www.tnwildlife.org to find the correct form with instructions. No paper licenses will be mailed. You can also purchase your hunting and fishing licenses from any of our License Agent locations in Tennessee.

All license and permit fees are subject to change.

All expire at midnight of last effective date.

Native Tennessean

Nonresidents who were born in Tennessee may apply for Native Tennessean annual licenses. These licenses provide nonresidents born in the state but no longer residing in the state, the opportunity to purchase annual Tennessee hunting/fishing/trapping licenses at the same cost as residents. Available by application only. Details and application available online at www.tnwildlife.org.

Misplaced a License?

All licenses including lifetime licenses can be accessed, emailed, and printed from your computer at no cost at www.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com anytime. You can also purchase a duplicate hard card online, from our TWRA mobile app, or from our license agents. Please verify your address at the time of purchase.

Mandatory Hunter Education

All hunters, resident or nonresident, born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, must possess proof that they have successfully completed a Hunter Education course. Hunter Education certification is accepted from all other states. Those under 10 years of age do not need a Hunter Education certificate, but must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device. Go to www.tnwildlife.org to complete hunter education online or find a listing of scheduled classes.

Hunter Education Options in Tennessee

Online Course

Hunter education for ages 9 and over may be completed online with no field day or in-person requirement.

Step 1: Complete one of the following online classes:

NRA course FREE

Hunter-Ed.com $34.95

HunterCourse.com $29.00

ilearntohunt.com $49.95

Step 2: Print your Tennessee Hunter Education Certificate after successfully completing the online course.

Step 3: Go Hunting!

In-Person Course

The TWRA offers a traditional eight (8) hour hunter education course. These courses focus on firearms safety and as always are free of charge.

To locate a traditional hunter education course near you, call your local TWRA office or visit tnwildlife.org.

Mandatory Boater Education

Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam. No other certificate will be accepted as meeting the requirements of the law. The Tennessee mandatory boating education law is similar to the driver’s license law. You acquire the study materials, study, and then take an approved boating safety exam administered by an approved representative of the TWRA. The certification is not required if there is an adult (18 years old or older) on board to take immediate control of the vessel. However, this adult, if born after January 1, 1989, must have the boating education certification.

Out of State Boaters: If you were born after January 1, 1989, TWRA will accept any NASBLA approved boating safety certificate.