The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for New York State. Licenses available online via DECALS, by phone at (866) 933-2257, or at 1,200+ licensed agents statewide. Hunting licenses run September 1 through August 31; fishing licenses valid for 365 days. New for 2025-26: crossbow legal in same seasons as vertical bow for deer and bear statewide. Free licenses available for active military, NY Guard, and reservists.
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