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DEC encourages New Yorkers to give the gift of lifetime fishing, trapping, or hunting licenses

Posted 12/13/18

The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding residents, including those in St. Lawrence County, that the holidays are a great time to consider giving the gift of …

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DEC encourages New Yorkers to give the gift of lifetime fishing, trapping, or hunting licenses

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The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding residents, including those in St. Lawrence County, that the holidays are a great time to consider giving the gift of conservation.

Lifetime Licenses are available to New York State residents who have resided in New York for at least 12 months prior to purchase (proof of residency required).

Lifetime licenses may be purchased at any license-issuing agent, by phone (866-922-2257), or online with a current NYS DMV driver or non-driver ID containing a valid NYS address. Allow two weeks for delivery of licenses purchased online or by phone.

“Hunting, trapping, and fishing in New York State has never been better, and this gift provides outdoorsmen and women with a lifetime of outdoor recreational opportunities,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said.

Lifetime licenses may also be purchased as gifts for residents under the age of 16 with proof of age (birth certificate, passport, driver’s license) and proof of residency (parent/legal guardian proof of residency) for the recipient. Gift lifetime licenses can be purchased in person at any license issuing agent.

Lifetime fishing, trapping or hunting licenses and privileges entitle the holder to all the privileges of equivalent annual licenses and privileges, but these licenses are good for a lifetime (with appropriate hunter/trapper education requirements) – even if the holder is no longer a New York State resident. The combination Lifetime License includes both hunting and fishing privileges, as well as turkey permits:

Lifetime license (includes hunting, fishing, and turkey hunting privileges); ages 0-4 years, $380; ages 5-11 years, $535; ages 12-69 years, $765; age 70 years and older, $65.

Lifetime fishing license: For ages 0-69 years, $460; ages 70 and older, $65. Lifetime hunting license: $535; lifetime bowhunting privilege, $235; lifetime muzzleloading privilege, $235 and lifetime trapping license, $395.