NEW YORK RESIDENTS
A License is valid from October 1st through September 30th.
Everyone must have a valid fishing license in their possession while
fishing, except for -
Persons under 16 years of age.
In April 2009, the NYS legislature approved a license
fee increase package.
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The new fees will be in effect
for purchases of all 2009-10 licenses. We will begin selling licenses on August 17, 2009.
Please note the following changes:
· All
Lifetime Licenses and 2008-09 sporting licenses will remain available for the
previous fees and with the previous age requirements through September 30, 2009.
· The
minimum age for Senior license types has been raised from 65 to 70.—
Hunters currently 65 years or older may purchase a Senior Lifetime
Sportsman License through September 30, 2009 for $50.
· new
Trapper Super Sportsman license provides all the privileges of a fishing
license, big game and small game hunting license, trapping license, muzzle
loading stamp, and turkey permit.
· Deer
Management Permits will not be free with the purchase of a Sportsman License, there will
now be a $10 fee. Deer Management Permit Applications will now be free only to Junior Hunting and Junior Bow
hunting licenses holders and to holders of Lifetime Sportsman Licenses
purchased prior to October 1, 2009.
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