What License Do I Need?

Answer three quick questions — activity, state, and residency — and we'll show you exactly which license to buy, how much it costs, and where to get it.

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What are you planning to do?

Choose the activity you need a license for. You can always start over for the other.

Which state will you be in?

Select the state where you plan to fish or hunt. License requirements vary by state.

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How do you qualify?

Residency status affects your license fee significantly. Choose the category that applies to you.

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How It Works

Select your activity — Fishing or Hunting.
Choose the state you'll be in.
Pick your residency status — resident, non-resident, senior, or youth.
See your exact license requirements and buy directly from the official state portal.

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