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Hunting, Trapping licenses on sale for 2023-2024 season, DEC says

Published on August 11, 2023

NYS DEC

Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2023-2024 season are all now on sale, the New York State DEC says.

DMPs (tags for antlerless deer) are available at all license-issuing outlets, by phone, or online through Oct. 1, 2023.

DMPs are used to manage the deer herd and are issued through an instant random selection process at the point of sale. The chances of obtaining a DMP remain the same throughout the application period.

Hunting and trapping licenses are valid from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31 each year, while annual fishing licenses are valid for 365 days from date of purchase.

Licenses and permits are available for purchase online; at license-issuing outlets; or by telephone at 866-933-2257.

"An estimated half a million New Yorkers enjoy hunting each year," Commissioner Seggos said.

"Recently expanded hunting opportunities bring even greater excitement to this old tradition. Hunter safety remains DEC's top priority, and I encourage all hunters venturing afield this season to follow the key principles of hunter safety both on the ground and while in tree stands."

The DEC Call Center is accessible from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays through November 30. Regular call center weekday hours resume on December 1. Purchasers should allow 14 business days for receipt of hunting licenses purchased by phone.

Individuals should have the following items ready when buying a license:

  • Complete contact information (e.g., name, address, email address, telephone number);
  • DEC customer ID number (if applicable);
  • Proof of residency (e.g., driver's license or non-driver's ID with a valid New York State address);
  • If purchasing by phone or internet, a valid credit card; and
  • If not already entered in DEC's automated licensing system, individuals are required to provide proof of hunter or trapper education certification or a copy of a previous license for all hunting and trapping license purchases.

More information is available via the New York State DEC website.

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