Hunting and Fishing Docs and QuizResidency Requirements
To apply for a Resident License, customers must present proof that they are legal residents of
New York State. Owning property in NYS does not constitute residency. You can only issue
a Resident License to customers who show one of the Residency Proofs listed below,
Acceptable Residency Proofs
1) Current New York State Driver's License
2) Current New York State Non -Driver's ID with A VALID NY ADDRESS
3) Current New York State Income Tax Information (W-2)
4) Current Voter Registration card or current letter from Board of Elections
5) Current Student ID or a letter from the registrar
6) Religious Verification (Amish, etc.)
7) Military LES/Orders
8) Current parent's residency proof for a minor
9) Current pay stub that shows a NYS address and at least four weeks of
employment in the state.
In order to purchase an annual license as a resident, the individual must reside in NYS for at least
30 days. To purchase a Lifetime License, the individual must prove NYS residency for one year.
Resident Active Duty Military stationed outside New York State and home on leave for 30
days or less are eligible for a free fishing, hunting, and trapping license under the Patriot Plan.
They have to fill out the Certification of Military Active Service Status form (located in the
Agent Help Link) and the license issuing agent must keep this form on file for three years.
Non-resident Military Personnel stationed in New York State are entitled to purchase a
resident license as long as they present military orders proving that they are stationed within the
state. They must fill out a Certification of Military Active Service Status form (located in the
Agent Help Link) and the license issuing agent must keep this form on file for three years. Their
NEnors must purchase adult licenses when they reach age 16 (unless they hold a current Junior
Hunting license, see below). Minors applying for a license for the first time must show proof of
age and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with proof of guardianship.
1) Minors may fish without a license until their 16th birthday.
2) Minors may not hunt without a license at any age — Eligibility for Junior Hunting
licenses begins at age 12, with appropriate Sportsman Education proof.
a) Junior Hunting — age 12-15
- A Junior Hunting license includes big game tags for those ages 14
and 15.
- Hunters who turn 14 during the season may apply for big game
tags free of charge.
b) Junior Bowhunting — age 12-15
c) Trapping -- minors under 12 years old may participate in trapping
activities without a license while under the supervision of a New York
State licensed trapper with three years' experience who is at least 21 years
old. If the experienced trapper is NOT the parent or legal guardian, a
permission slip (in the Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide) must be
filled out and carried by the youth. Upon reaching age 12 and successfully
completing a Trapper Education course, minors need a Junior Trapping
license to trap with a mentor.
Holders of a Junior Hunting license who turn 16 during the sporting license year can hold that
license for the remainder of that sporting license year, There is no need to purchase a new adult
license, Example, Joe is 15 and buys a Junior Hunting license on August 28. On November 1,
he turns 16, That Junior Hunting license is still good until he purchases a new license next
hunting season. He may exercise all the rights of a 16-year-old as outlined in the mentor chart
provided in the Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Affidavit of Previous License
Please Print Legibly
hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that I have previously issued a
sporting license
(Full Name)
to while acting as a License Issuing Officer for the Now York State
Department
(Applicant Name and Date of Birth)
of Environmental Conservation from the date of: to . I may be contacted at the
following
telephone number if further information is required:
Please select the type of license you previously issued to the applicant by selecting "YES." Select "NO"
if you do not remember issuing the license type to the applicant.
All license types MUST be selected.
1. Hunting YES NO
2. Bowhunting YES NO
3. Trapping YES NO
Date:
(License Issuing Officer Signature)
*Applicant Must Complete Prior to Purchase*
I hereby affirm under penalty of penury that I previously
(Applicant Name)
purchased a license from the party listed and that the above information is accurate.
llsll Date:
(Applicant Signature)
*Current Issuing Officer Must Complete Upon Sale*
Affidavit accepted by Agent ID Number:
(Name of accepting License Issuing Officer)
Date:
(License Issuing Officer Signature)
2) A letter written or typed on VA official letterhead and signed by an official of the
VA. The letter can be from another state if the veteran entered service there.
(Applicant must now be a legal resident of New York State).
3) A letter or an ID from any branch of the armed services that attests to the
disability percentage and/or whether it is permanent:
a) A letter of status from any branch of the armed services.
b) A county Veterans Service Agency letter.
c) A Certificate of Release or Discharge from the Military.
NOTE: If any of the armed set -vices IDs indicate that the applicant's disability is
PERMANENT, he/she does not have to provide a letter annually and the licensing system will
automatically offer the reduced -fee licenses. These individuals are eligible for reduced -fee
Fishing or Hunting Licenses ($5 for the first one of those two, second one free), free Trapping
Licenses, and Bowhunting and Muzzleloading Privileges, with proof of eligibility and
residency. They also receive preference on DMP applications, but must pay the $10 non-
refundable application fee.
Free Licenses
Free Licenses are available to New York State residents only. In order to qualify for these
licenses, the applicant must provide the issuing agent with a valid form of New York State
residency proof each year. The following Free Licenses are available to qualified applicants:
1) Active Duty Military Personnel — Under the New York State Patriot Act,
resident active duty military personnel stationed outside New York State and
home on leave for thirty (30) days or less are eligible for a free Fishing, Hunting
and Trapping License with appropriate proof of sportsman education or previous
license. Military training cannot be substituted for Sportsman Education.
Acceptable proofs of residency would be New York State Driver's License or
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES,) that shows New York State as state of
residency. The individual must also fill out the "Certification of Military Active
Service Status" affidavit and agents will enter this information into DECALS and
New York State Patriot Plan
What free license types will be available to qualifying military personnel?
Under the Patriot Plan,. the following licenses are available for free:
• Hunting
• Trapping
• Fishing
All other privileges/permits are available at regular prices.
Who is eligible for free licenses?
NYS residents who are active service members of the New York State Organized Militia, U.S.
Reserve Forces, or certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces, "Active service" means full-time
or part-time status in one of the branches of the New York and U.S. military forces listed below.
Inactive service status does not qualify an individual for free DEC sporting licenses..
Spouses and family members also do not qualify for the free licenses.
rote: Must be in NY National Guard, not a National Guard of another state.
Native American Licenses
Native Americans can only obtain their free licenses from their local reservation, if
participating, or from the NYSDEC License Sales Unit. For assistance, they should call (5 18)
402-8843.
Native Americans fall into three possible categories of license eligibility:
1) Native Americans who wish to hunt (including bow and muzzle), fish or trap on
their reservations do not need a license/privilege.
2) Native Americans residing on any reservation wholly or partly within NYS or
Native Americans residing in NYS are eligible for free Fishing, Hunting,
Trapping, Bowhunting and Muzz,leloading licenses/privileges for use off their
reservations.
If fishing off the reservation all that is required is a community card.
3) Native Americans residing outside of New York State are not considered
residents and must purchase non-resident licenses.
NYS residents who are blind can qualify for Free Fishing Licenses by providing either of the
following documents:
1) Certification from a licensed oculist or optometrist stating the applicant's (a) central
vision acuity does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses, or (b) visual
acuity is greater than 20/200 but is accompanied by a limitation of the field of vision such
that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees.
OR
2) Verification of Legal Blindness issued by the Commission for the Blind and Visually
Handicapped.
Free Licenses for Seniors
4) Fishing Preserves: You do not need a NYS fishing license at any body of water
where a fishing permit license has been issued.
Free Fishing Weekend: Each year, DEC designates the last full weekend in June, as a free
fishing weekend, for residents and non-residents alike.
Lifetime Licenses
Lifetime Licenses are issued through DECALS and can be purchased at all license issuing
agents.
Lifetime License sales CANNOT be voided. If an error has occurred during the sale of a
Lifetime License, please call NYSDEC Revenue Accounting at 1-800-962-5622,
When issuing to a person tinder 12 years old, the purchaser needs to submit the child's birth
certificate and parent's New York State residency proof, There will be no need for Sportsman
Education until the child's 12th birthday.
When issuing to a person 12 years and older, the applicant must have their proof of residency
(can be their parent's proof of residency) and their proof of age. Sportsman Education proof is
not required for purchase, but will need to be provided in order to have the, license and
associated carcass tags fulfill.
Lifetime Licenses are only available to New York State Residents or former NYS Residents
who had purchased a Lifetime License while a resident of NYS,. Some examples follow:
* If a nonresident had already purchased a Lifetime License (Sportsman) while they were a
NYS resident, he/she can still purchase other lifetime privileges (Bow, Muzzle)
excluding Lifetime Trapping. These individuals are also allowed to purchase annual Bow
and Muzzle privileges at the resident price, but not annual Trapping licenses.
0 If a nonresident had already purchased a Lifetime Hunting License (Small& Big), he/she
may upgrade that lifetime license to a Lifetime License (Sportsman). He/she will need to
pay the difference between the current price of the Lifetime License (Sportsman) and the
price paid for the original Lifetime Hunting License (Small & Big), These individuals are
Lifetime Fishing or Lifetime Trapping licenses should have received a Lifetime License card. LT
Fishing/LT Trapping holders who do not have plastic card licenses yet should contact License
Sales at 518-402-8843 immediately, We are in the process of sending all Lifetime License
holders 16 and older a Lifetime License card.
Issuing Licenses to Non-residents
When issuing licenses to Non-residents, remember that there is no residency proof required but
since non-residents can also access their account online, you should add their license state
abbreviation and their driver's license number to their profile.
Also, remember that we accept Sportsman Education Certificates and/or previous licenses (bow
must be 1980 or later) from other states/countries as proof of eligibility.
Non-residents are NOT eligible for age or military -disabled discounts.
Revoked Licenses
Revoked Licenses — The ability to buy sporting licenses may be revoked for various reasons,
such as committing a violation, for a period of time determined by the Division of Law
Enforcement. In these cases, DECALS will not offer the licenses that are revoked and agents
will not be able to issue a particular license. The customer will have to contact DEC to
determine what the problem is and how to resolve it. To alleviate any discomfort or
embarrassment for agents or customers, go to "Contact DEC" in the reports dropdown and click
on "Contact DEC" to print out the panel below with the phone number and instructions.
Reminder — When replacing any carcass tags, you must document the replacement by having
the customer complete and sign the Replacement Carcass Tag Form (located in the Agent
Help link).This form must be kept on file by the issuing agent for no less than three years. An
Environmental Conservation Officer may ask the issuing agent to produce this document.
Stolen Licenses/Tags — If a customer has their license/tags stolen and can produce a police
report to substantiate their claims, there will be no charge, but you should refer them to the
License Sales Unit, (518) 402-8843, for the replacement,
Voiding License Sales
In some cases, it may be necessary to void a license. Please remember that you may only void a
license on the day of sale, and that you cannot void DMI's or Lifetime License sales. If you
need assistance with one of these problems, contact the Revenue Office at 1-800-962-5622.
Also, voiding a license will not void the IMP selection choices. If you have an error with DMP
issuance, please call the DMP Hotline at 1-866-472-4332. You must call, do not have the hunter
call as we will refer them back to you to have you call us.
Other Sales
HabitatlAccess Stamp
2013-14 Habitat/Access stamp Design
A Habitat/Access Stamp is not required to hunt, fish or trap, nor do you have to purchase a
sporting license to buy a habitat stamp. Habitat is the key to fish and wildlife abundance, and the
Habitat Stamp will provide money to help improve and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the
future as well as increase public access to public and private lands for fish and wildlife -related
recreation. Buying a habitat stamp is the perfect way for young or old, angler or hunter, birder or
Donations made to this program are used for maintenance of non -motorized trails throughout NYS.
The Trail Supporter Patch is $5. Enter the amount of the customer's donation in the Make a
Donation sales section and complete the sale just as you would the sale of a license.
Conservationist Magazine
Agents can also sell subscriptions to NYSDEC's award -winning magazine through DECALS. The
Conservationist may be given as a gift without creating a new profile, by putting the recipient's
address in the new window that opens when you click that it's a gift.
Sportsmen with Disabilities (Special Licenses)
Sportsmen with disabilities are not eligible for reduced fee or free licenses unless their disability
is service -related. However, there are two special permits for sportsmen with disabilities. These
permits are available by contacting the NYSDEC Special License Unit, 625 Broadway, Albany,
NY 12233-4752, (518) 402-8985.
Non -Ambulatory Permit — allows a non -ambulatory hunter to possess and use a loaded firearm
in a parked motor vehicle.
t) Applicant must submit a completed Non-Ambulatoa Hunter• Permit
Applicatio , containing a physician's signature attesting that the applicant
relies upon a wheelchair or similar mechanical device to move about.
2) Applicant must possess a valid NYS Hunting License.
3) There is a $5 fee for the permit.
4) Applicant must provide two 2"x 2" photos that will be used for a Non -
Ambulatory Hunter Permit fl) card.
Modified Longbow Authorization— Allows qualified sportsmen to hunt small and big game
with a bow that is equipped with a mechanical device to hold it in a drawn and cocked position.
WM_U probabilities remain unchanged throughout the application period. A hunter's chances of
receiving a DMP are the same on the first day of license sales as they are on October 1. This
is not a first-come/first-served process. For information about DMP, call the DMP Hotline, I-
866-472-4332.
An applicant's chances of selection in each WMU are determined by the selection category an
applicant falls in. The categories, in priority order, are as follows:
1) Landowners and Disabled Veterans (see descriptions below)
2) NYS Residents with Preference Points
3) NYS Residents without Preference Points
4) Non-residents with Preference Points
5) Non-residents without Preference Points
Currently, most applicants with three or more Preference Points prior to the selection will
receive their first choice WMU. This may change in the future to accommodate deer
management goals, and three preference points may not guarantee selection. Agents will be
notified if there is a change: in the selection policy for a particular WMU.
Since an applicant's chances of receiving a DMP are determined by the categories listed above, it
is important for License Issuing Agents to capture the data which will determine these
categories. While entering information on the Licensee Detail Screen, remember to ask your
customer if he/she will be applying for a DMP as either a Landowner or a Disabled Veteran. If
so, proceed as follows:
1) Landowners — To qualify as a landowner, an applicant must own 50 or
more contiguous acres in the WMU where he/she will be applying fora
first -choice DMP. The customer must provide both the SWIS Code and Tax
Map Identification Number for their property; these numbers are on their
property tax bill. You do not have to see the tax bill; however, the applicant
must supply the information from it.
removed, but the DMP will remain in the customer's holdings. Only DEC staff can correct or
void DNIPs. Voiding the entire sale will not remove the DMP from the customer's holdings.
Intermediate Batch Process (IBP) — After the close of the Instant Lottery and prior to the First-
Come/First-Served application period, DEC may choose to run an Intermediate Batch Process to
issue leftover DMPs. The 1BP is a back -end selection process used to issue DMPs to customers
who were initially denied their first and/or second choices during the Instant Lottery in WMUs
that were tinder -subscribed. DEC will conduct the IBP and mail the permits to some previously
denied customers prior to the sale of First-Come/First-Served DMPs. Customers will neither
gain nor lose Preference Points during the IBP. License Issuing Agents are not involved in
this selection process. If a customer inquires about whether or not he/she received a DMP
through the IBP, you may go to his/her Licensee Detail Screen and view the DMP History.
Please make sure that you verify licensee addresses annually and update both the residence
and mailing address when. This will ensure that if the licensee is selected for a DNIP
through the Intermediate Batch Process, their permits will reach them.
First-Come/First-Served (FCFS) DMPs — If there are permits remaining after the Instant
Lottery and IBP selection processes are completed, the remaining DMPs will be available at all
License Issuing Agents on a first-come/first-served basis beginning on November 1. The WMUs
with permits will be announced via news release and sent to all License Issuing Agents via Agent
Messaging. There is no hierarchy or preference given to customers during the FCFS application
period. WMUs available in the morning will continue to be available until close of business on
the same day. As the WMUs fill, the list of available units will change on a daily basis. You may
wish to post available WMUs every morning for your customers to view, and a list of available
WMUs will appear after clicking "DMP Application" on the Sales screen, so you will know if
the WMU is available before proceeding with the sale. If the customer already applied for a
DMP during the Instant Lottery, there is no additional fee for the FCFS pen -nits. If he/she is
applying for the first time, the fees are the same as the Instant Lottery. Up to two DMPs may be
issued during FCFS (both must be issued at the same time).
If you have questions about problems with DNIP issuance, call the DNIP Hotline at 1-866-
472-4332.
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Agent.Quiz 3.Questions.Kalkomey.7-8-20
12. If a customer presents a license issuing agent a previous years New York State hunting and/or fishing license they will then
qualify for the current year's license at a New York State resident price.
A. True
B. False
13. Todd lost his back tag, Marine Registry (saltwater fishing license) and freshwater fishing license. How much will it cost him
to have them replaced?
A. $0
B. $5
C. $10
D. $15
14. Alisia has not purchased a bowhunting license in many years but still has her last bowhunting license from 1976. Alisia can
present this previous license to a license issuing agent in order to qualify for her bowhunting privilege.
A. True
B. False
15. What can be used to prove residency for a minor?
A. Parents driver's license
B. Grandparent's driver's license
C. Birth certificate
D. All of the above
16. Timmy would like to buy a Lifetime License. Does he need Sportsman education in order to make the purchase?
A. Yes
B. No
17. After collecting a Certification of Military Active Service Status form from a customer, agents must retain the form for how
long?
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years
18. At what age can a NYS resident qualify for the Senior priced licenses?
A. 60
B. 65
C. 70
D. 75
19. Agents must see and verify each customers proof of residency each time they wish to purchase items at a NYS resident
price.
A. True
B. False
20. The chances of selection for a DMP are the same on the first day of DMP sales as they are when the DMP application
period ends on October 181
A. True
B. False
Agent.Quiz 3.Questions.Kalkomey.7-8-20
License Issuing Agent Quiz
1. If a person from New Jersey pays income taxes to New York State, they are eligible for resident -price licenses.
A. True
B. False
2. The Patriot Plan provides free hunting, fishing and/or trapping licenses to full-time active -duty service -members who are
New York residents stationed in New York.
A. True
B. False
3, An individual must be a resident of New York for 30 days before becoming eligible to purchase a Lifetime License.
A. True
B. False
4. Which is NOT acceptable proof of residency?
A. New York State income tax information (W-2)
B. Religious verification
C. Three months' worth of utility bills
D. NYS Non -driver's identification card with a valid New York address
5. You can accept a hunter's education certificate or previous hunting license from any state or country no matter how old.
A. True o;�- ICNO or (aks-
B. False
& A 50% military disabled resident of New Jersey is eligible for a New York State military disabled reduced -fee license.
A, True
B. False
7. What is the minimum acreage a landowner must have to qualify for the landowners permit?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 10
8. Which of these items can be voided?
A. Deer Management Permits
B. Lifetime licenses
C. Junior hunting licenses
D. Replacement carcass tags
9. Donna, a landowner with two tax m.ap IDs of contiguous land (20 acres in one parcel and 40 acres in the other), applies for
a Deer Management Permit. Will she be eligible for a landowner's preference?
A. Yes
B. No
10. An agent issued the wrong Wildlife Management Unit for a customer's deer management permit (DMP), who should call the
DMP hotline for help?
A. Agent
B. Customer
C. Either Agent or Customer
D. No one
11. A New York State resident with a non-military related disability qualifies for a discounted hunting & fishing licenses.
A. True
B. False