| Hunting License
Information:
A valid hunting license is
required for Alabama residents between the ages of 16 and 64.
Residents 65 years of age and over are exempt from buying
hunting licenses provided the resident has on his/her person
while hunting a driver's license or proof of permanent Alabama
residence and age. Hunting licenses must be renewed annually.
Residents of Alabama may also apply for and buy a lifetime
hunting license which requires no renewal. More
information can be obtained at the Alabama
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Successfully completing an
approved hunter education course is mandatory for all hunting
license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977, except APOST
certified law officers employed in the state, active duty U.S.
military personnel and Alabama residents who are active members
of the U.S. National Guard. Alabama is one of 49 states
which has a mandatory hunter education program. The
Alabama Hunter Education course is a minimum of 10 hours of
instruction in addition to an examination. Course content
includes hunter responsibility, wildlife laws, wildlife
management and identification, firearms safety, archery,
muzzle-loading, basic survival and first aid. Goals of the
hunter education program include increasing awareness of the
importance of hunter-landowner relations, hunter behavior,
reducing accident rates and increased knowledge of basic
wildlife management concepts and wildlife laws. This
course is also available on CD ROM and the internet at
www.outdooralabama.com
Non-residents - All
non-residents 16 years of age and older must have a license to
hunt in the state of Alabama. Non-residents can also obtain an
all game or small game hunting trip license good for three (3)
or seven (7) consecutive days.
Fees - Fees for resident
and non-resident hunting licenses are:
| Resident
Hunting Fees: |
|
| Duck
Stamps (Required when hunting migratory waterfowl) |
$6.00
|
| State
Annual Hunting |
$16.00 |
| County
Hunting |
$8.50
|
| Management
Area |
$16.00
|
| Fur
Catcher |
$8.40 |
| Combination
Hunting and Fishing |
$24.50 |
| Lifetime
Hunting |
$300.00 |
| Combination
Lifetime Hunting and Fishing |
$450.00 |
|
All
Game |
Small
Game |
|
Annual |
Trip |
Annual |
Trip |
| All
Others |
$252.00
|
$127.00
(10 Days) |
$77.00 |
$47.00 (10 Days)
|
|
|
$77.00
(3 Days) |
|
$32.00
(3 Days) |
Frequently
Asked Questions Pertaining to Hunting Licenses:
How do I get a hunting
license?
You may apply for a hunting
license at the Calhoun County License Commissioner's Office.
Many outdoor sports equipment retailers also issue hunting and
fishing licenses.
Do I need to bring any
documentation with me to apply for a license?
You will be required to present
a valid Alabama driver's license as proof of residency. If you
do not have a valid Alabama driver's license, you will need to
apply directly through the Calhoun County License Commissioner's
office. You cannot use State ID for hunting.
How do I get a copy of the
Alabama Game and Fish regulations?
Write or call:
State of Alabama
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
64 North Union Street
P.O. Box 301456
Montgomery, AL 36130-1456
Phone: (334) 242-3673
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