New Jersey Hunting License Fees
Last verified 2026-11-01 from official agency sources
Standard annual adult license (Firearm). 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 | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firearm Resident price is for ages 16-64 and the senior resident price for ages 65+; the nonresident license is for ages 16+. Valid through December 31. Bow and arrow licenses are separate. Source | $27.50 | $135.50 | $15.50 |
| Non-Resident 2 Day Small Game Firearm Ages 16+. Not valid for deer or turkey; valid through the day after issuance. Source | n/a | $36.50 | n/a |
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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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