– Authorized Issuing Agent –
Frank’s Sport Shop is a Hunting License authorized issuing agent for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which means that you can purchase your hunting licenses in our store located at 430 E. Tremont Ave. Bronx, NY 10457 (click on the address to get directions on Google Maps). Please contact our store for license service hours since our authorized agent is not always available. You can contact us by phone:
Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).
Hunter Safety Education Requirements:
All first-time hunters must pass one or more courses before they can get a hunting license in New York. Visit the NYS Hunter Education page to learn more and find a free course near you.
In New York State you need a hunting license if you are:
Additional Privileges/Permits: depending on the season and species you are hunting you may need additional privileges or permits. These are listed below.
You DON’T need a hunting license if you are:
Note: To hunt turkey, all hunters must purchase a turkey permit. There are no exceptions.
To qualify for a New York State hunting License, you must have permanent residency in New York State for more than 30 days. Residency is a place where you maintain a fixed, permanent home, and to which you always intend to return.
You will need one of the following documents as proof of residency when purchasing your fishing license:
Free/Reduced Fee & Lifetime Licenses
Free/Reduced Fee
Note: For information on required documents and qualifications click the More Info links below. In most instances, you must be a New York resident.
You may qualify for a free/reduced fee annual hunting license if you are:
Lifetime License:
Hunt for life with a lifetime license! Available to New York residents only. See costs below.
General Hunting Licenses Cost
With this license you can hunt big game and small game. Small game and big game hunting is now included in the annual hunting license for both
residents and nonresidents.
Note 1: This license is required before other privileges (i.e. bowhunting, muzzleloading & turkey permit) can be purchased.
Note 2: It is not necessary to purchase a separate bear tag when buying a hunting license.
For New York Residents:
For Non-residents in New York:
Additional Annual Hunting Privileges / Permits / Stamps
An annual hunting license (above) must be purchased before purchasing the following privileges/stamps.
Note: To know when you need a privilege, permit or stamp, visit the Hunting Licenses/Privileges Needed page.
Bowhunting Privilege:
Muzzleloading Privilege:
Turkey Permit:
Harvest Information Program (More Info):
Deer Management Permit (More Info):
Needed for harvesting antlerless deer (antlers less than 3″ long) in select Wildlife Management Units.
Permits for Hunters with Disability (More Info):
Needed for hunters using specialized equipment to aid in discharging a bow, or to discharge a firearm from a motorized vehicle.