Hunting License (146)

Illustration showing the state of Montana, how to get a Montana hunting license concept.

How to Get Your Montana Hunting License

Getting a Montana hunting license starts with two prerequisites that apply to every hunter: the Conservation License ($8 resident / $10 nonresident) and the Base Hunting License Fee ($10 resident / $50 nonresident). Only after those are in hand can you add the species-specific license…

Illustration showing the state of Missouri, how to get a Missouri hunting license concept.

How to Get Your Missouri Hunting License

Missouri doesn't sell a general hunting license the way most states do. Instead, hunters buy species-specific permits, starting with the Resident Small Game Hunting Permit ($11.50) or adding a Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit ($19.50) for deer. Missouri requires hunter education for anyone born on or…

Illustration showing the state of Mississippi, how to get a Mississippi hunting license concept.

How to Get Your Mississippi Hunting License

A Mississippi hunting license starts with either the All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing license ($25 resident) or the more complete Sportsman's License ($45 resident), which adds archery, primitive weapon, and crossbow privileges. Non-residents pay considerably more, starting at $300 for an annual All Game Hunting license.

Illustration showing the state of Minnesota, how to get a Minnesota hunting license concept.

How to Get Your Minnesota Hunting License

Minnesota doesn't sell one general hunting license the way most states do. Instead, a Small Game License ($22 resident / $102 nonresident) covers most upland game, while deer, turkey, and bear each require their own separate license on top of it. Minnesota requires a Firearms…

Illustration showing the state of MA, how to get a Massachusetts hunting license concept.

How to Get Your Massachusetts Hunting License

A Massachusetts hunting license starts with the Resident Hunting License, which covers hunters ages 18 to 64 for $40, while non-residents pay $112 for a Big Game license or $78 for Small Game. A $5 Wildlands Conservation Stamp gets added to the first license you…

Illustration showing the state of Maryland, how to get a Maryland hunting license concept.

How to Get Your Maryland Hunting License

A Maryland hunting license starts with the Resident Regular Hunting License, which covers hunters ages 16 to 64 for $35, while non-residents in that age range pay $160. Younger and older hunters have separate license tiers, and several stamps layer on top depending on what…