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Hunting License Fees by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Approximate cost of a resident annual hunting license, non-resident annual license, and any senior citizen discount or free license.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: May 2026

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Resident AnnualNon-Resident AnnualSenior Discount
$23$315Free 65+
$45$160Free 60+
$37$160$5 70+
$25$350Free 65+
$58$201$15.50 65+
$41$453Discount 64+
$19$76Free 65+
$40$199Free 65+
$17$152Free 65+
$15$200Free 65+
$10$105Free 65+
$15.75$185Discount 65+
$13.25$57$1.50 75+
$17$120Free 65+
$22$144Free 65+
$28$118$15 65+
$27$155$5 65+
$15$200Free 65+
$26$115$8 70+
$25$140Free 65+
$28$100Free 70+
$11$151$5 65+
$22$165$5 65+
$17$300Free 65+
$10$130Free 65+
$10$650$8 62+
$25$117$5 64+
$38$155$13 65+
$32$113$10 68+
$28$135Free 65+
$15$65$8 65+
$22$100Free 70+
$36$140$15 65+
$14$95Free 65+
$19$181Free 66+
$25$142Free 64+
$34$172$31 70+
$21$102Free 65+
$18$48Free 65+
$12$125$5 64+
$33$110Free 65+
$34$306Free 65+
$25$315$7 65+
$34$72Discount 65+
$28$102$28 66+
$23$111Free 65+
$45$435Discount 70+
$19$119Free 65+
$24$160$7 65+
$28$72Free 70+
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License fees fund state wildlife agencies under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 USC §669), which directs federal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition to state conservation programs. Many states require additional permits, stamps, or tags for specific species (deer, turkey, waterfowl, bear). Hunter education certification is required nationwide for first-time hunters born after specified dates.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.