There are no online-only courses offered. *The general hunter safety course: Required of hunters pursuing big game (deer, bear) and all forms of small game. Apart from the homework, which can take several hours to complete, the classroom instruction lasts a minimum of seven hours.
According to New York law, all hunters who are at least 12 years of age must complete hunter education certification in order to purchase a hunting license, unless they can show proof of having held a previous license.
FeesTypeResident FeesNonresident FeesAnnual Valid from September 1 through August 31 each$22 (ages 16-69) $5 (ages 70+) $5 (ages 12-15)$100 (ages 16+) $5 (ages 12-15)Lifetime purchase once and have for a lifetime!$535N/A
You need a hunting license if you are: 12 years and older and using a firearm or bow to hunt or take wild game. Persons under age 12 cannot hunt.
The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. §§669 et seq.), enacted in 1937 and now known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, provides funding for states and territories to support wildlife restoration, conservation, and hunter education and safety programs.
When hunting, your firearm should:Be powerful enough to kill the game quickly and effectively and…Fit you properly and…Have the correct amount of recoil, usually moderate, so that you will practice more often and shoot more proficiently.
The following licenses are available to New York State residents only.License NameResident Fee & (Age Group)Lifetime (Hunting & Fishing)$380 (under 5)$535 (5-11)$765 (12-69)$65 (70+)6 more rows
All residents must have a valid hunting license in their possession except: Resident owners primarily engaged in farming, lessees and members of their immediate families do not need a hunting license when hunting small game on farmlands they are occupying and cultivating.
Sunday hunting is allowed in all areas of New York. Check the area that you hunt carefully. For hunting on state parks, confirm regulations with the park before hunting. Report Your Harvest!
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In some cases you can carry your handgun while hunting, provided that you possess a valid New York State pistol permit. New York state does not recognize pistol permits from other states. Contact an ECO for more detailed information.
Both New York and federal law prohibit people with felony convictions from owning firearms.