California Hunting License Fees
Last verified 2026-11-01 from official agency sources
Standard annual adult license (Annual Hunting License). Other licenses are in the table below.
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Not the full cost of hunting. These are hunting license prices only. Big game tags, drawings, stamps and permits are separate and cost extra, and are not listed here.
| License | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunting License Required for anyone 16 or older who takes birds or mammals; valid July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Source | $64.54 | $225.46 |
| Two-Day Nonresident Hunting License Covers two consecutive days of hunting for nonresidents 16 or older; not valid for deer, bear, elk, pronghorn antelope, or bighorn sheep. Source | n/a | $64.54 |
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Hunting licenses are set up differently in every state. Some states sell one general license, others sell a small game license, and big game tags, stamps and permits are usually separate and not listed here. Check what you need on the official agency site.
Prices are shown as listed by the agency. Some include agent or processing fees and some do not, so your total at checkout may differ.
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