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Buy New York State Hunting Licenses Hunting Licenses in New York State can be purchased from licensing agencies that have the DECALS system. DECALS stands for Department of Environmental Conservation Automated Licensing System. The DECALS system went in to place in August of 2002. If YOU HAVE purchased a hunting license from the DECALS system in the past (i.e. puchased a license since August 2002) then you can renew your hunting license online online. You will need your customer ID number which can be found on any hunting license purchased after August 2002. Renew Your Hunting License Online at DECALS If you HAVE NEVER purchased a hunting license from the DECALS system (i.e. have not bought a license since August 2002) then you must visit a DECALS agent or you can apply by mail. Get the Mail In Application Form If you want to buy your license from a store then you must make sure they have the DECALS system first. Don't assume that any bait shop or sporting goods store will have it. Many of them do not. If you purchased a license in the past from a sporting goods store then they MAY NOT have the system. Many of them stopped selling licenses when the system went in to place. Call first. Your best bet is any Walmart or local Town Clerk. Even then you would be wise to call first. Proof of Hunter Education Courses Proof of hunter education courses or a license from a previous year is required to purchase a New York State hunting license. If you are a non-resident then a previous hunting license or proof of hunter education course from your State will work. Please note that to hunt archery in New York you must also have proof of a bowhunter education course or a bow license from a previous year from New York or your State. Deer Management Permits If you will be purchasing a big game license to hunt deer then you may want to also apply for DMPs (Deer Management Permits). You get to choose two areas for a permit. You will want to be familiar with the Unit Numbers for the area you hunt and the selection process. See below. You must buy your hunting license no later than October 1 to be eligibile for DMPs. If you miss this deadline then you may be able to still get a DMP on November 1 when leftover permits become available. It is a first come/first serve process and you must also get them in person from a DECALS outlet.   More Information for New York Deer Hunters More Information for Deer Hunters - DEC Website This Website is privately owned and not associated with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. © 2008 Empire Hunting www.empirehunting.com