New York Lifetime Hunting & Fishing Licenses: Cost, Benefits & How to Get One

Did you know that you and your family can purchase a lifetime gaming license in New York State? That means you pay one time and have a lifetime of fun and memories.

If you’re tired of renewing your fishing or hunting license every year, New York State has a pretty sweet option: a lifetime sporting license. Available to residents ages 12 and up (with proof of at least one year of NY residency), these one-time purchases cover you for life.

Options include lifetime fishing, hunting, trapping, or the all-in-one “sportsman” license that combines several privileges.

Prices vary based on the type of license and your age.

  • Sportsman license (all hunting/fishing): roughly $765 for ages 12–69
  • Single hunting: ~$535
  • Fishing: ~$460
  • Trapping: ~$395
  • Bow and muzzleloading: ~$235

Once you’ve got it, you’ll automatically receive your tags and permits each year, either by mail or electronically if you opt in…

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