The Town Clerk's Office acts as a sales agent for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, selling hunting and fishing licenses for residents and non-residents of New York State.  The conservation license year is October 1 - September 30 of the following year - for example, October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011.  Before purchasing a license, hunters must provide proof of hunter education and proof of residency. 

HUNTER EDUCATION

Proof of hunter education is EITHER a previous hunting license OR a hunter education certificate.  Bow hunters must provide additional proof of bow-hunter education - either a previous bow license or a bow-hunter education certificate.  (Non-resident hunters should check the DEC website for acceptable proofs of hunter education). Only proof of residency is necessary for fishing licenses. 

RESIDENCY

The most common residency proofs are: NYS driver's license, NYS vehicle registration, NYS non-driver's ID, student ID, or a parent's driver's license for a minor.  Additional proofs are shown on the DEC web site.

Non-residents may purchase NYS hunting and fishing licenses at an additional charge.  They must still provide proof of hunter education before purchasing a hunting license.

Fees for both resident and non-resident licenses are posted on the NYSDEC web site, http://www.dec.ny.gov.