A fee may not be charged for an instructor's service; however, fees may be used to cover the purchase of training aids such as slides, flip charts, targets, and other training aids. The Hunter Education Instructor makes the final decision in determining whether a student is qualified to receive a Certificate of Completion. A student who is unsafe, or fails to demonstrate good sportsmanship will not be issued a Certificate of Completion.
All first time California hunters must successfully complete a hunter education training course or pass an equivalency exam. Visit the Hunter Education page for more information. A: Hunting licenses may be used for hunting any legal game bird or mammal.
The purchase of hunting licenses and tags is an investment in the continued existence of California's hunting heritage. Funds raised from the sale of these items are used to conduct surveys and research, perform habitat maintenance and improvement projects, and meet the administrative requirements necessary to conduct all hunting seasons.
Any reduction in this funding impacts CDFW's ability to perform these duties. Q: I have a general deer zone tag Zones A, B, or a non-premium D tag that I want to exchange but the archery season has already begun, can I still exchange it? A: No. Once the earliest season for that tag has begun, you cannot exchange it. You will have to purchase a Second Deer Tag. Section Q: Can I get a refund if the specific area where I hunt has been closed because of fire?
Refunds will not be issued for emergency area closures due to fire, weather or other natural disasters. By law you cannot transfer a license or tag to another person Fish and Game Code, Section a. Any solution that authorizes tag refunds would have to go through a regulatory process, be adopted by FGC, approved by the Office of Administrative Law and would not be finalized until approximately spring of Hunters who do not return their tags for a preference point appeal, or exchange their tags for another hunt zone, are asked to hold onto their tags in the event the regulatory proceedings result in an option for refunds at a later date.
For information on current preference point appeal and tag return options for elk, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and deer tags, see the information below. A written request must accompany the tag surrender. The request must be postmarked prior to the earliest date the tag is valid for hunting. If approved, preference points will be reinstated and one preference point will be awarded for the species for the hunt year CCR T As of August 18, , many elk, pronghorn antelope, and bighorn sheep tags are eligible for return.
View a list of tags eligible for return PDF. Resident deer tag fees are nonrefundable regardless of closures due to fire, weather, or other natural disasters CCR T Preference points used to obtain a premium deer tag may be reinstated if the premium tag is returned to CDFW prior to the start of the season see below for more information and list of eligible deer tags.
Nonresident deer tag fees may be partially refunded as follows CCR T Premium deer hunt tags cannot be exchanged but preference points may be reinstated. Customers unable to hunt may surrender their tag via mail to the CDFW License and Revenue Branch prior to the season start date along with a written request to have their preference points reinstated.
The tag must be postmarked prior to the earliest date that the tag is valid for hunting. If the request is approved, preference points will be reinstated and one preference point will be awarded for deer for the hunt year CCR T Premium deer tags are defined as any hunt in which the quota filled on or before the first business day after July 1 of the previous year.
As of August 18, , many premium deer tags are eligible for return. View a list of tags eligible to return for preference points PDF. If all of the tag exchange conditions above are met, you must contact a CDFW license sales office via telephone or email to arrange your tag exchange.
License and Revenue Branch P. Home Licensing Hunting. Valid JULY 1, through JUNE 30, Fish and Game Code Section 70 defines "Resident" as any person who has resided continuously in the State of California for six months or more immediately prior to the date of their application for a license or permit, any person on active military duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or auxiliary branch thereof, or any person enrolled in the Job Corps established pursuant to Section of Title 29 of the United States Code.
To qualify, hunter must be less than 16 years of age at the beginning of the license year July 1. Successful hunters must report immediately. Unsuccessful hunters must submit a report within one week after the close of the pronghorn antelope season. CCR, T14 Section Unsuccessful hunters must submit a report by February 1 of the license year. All tag holders must submit a report within 10 days after the close of the season. Unsuccessful deer tag holders, whether they hunted or not, are required to report no harvest by January 31 CCR, T14 Section Unsuccessful hunters must submit a report within one week after the close of the elk season.
How to Prequalify for a Disabled Veteran or Recovering Service Member License Send a photocopy of your identification and documentation of eligibility by: Mail or apply in person at any CDFW license sales office Fax at Secure document upload - To upload your documentation, you must request a secure document upload. Send your request for a secure document upload to LRB wildlife.
You will receive a response with a link to upload your documentation securely. DO NOT send your documents via email. Identification must include your address, height, weight, eye color, hair color, gender, and date of birth.
A letter documenting your eligibility. If you hunt game or attempt to hunt game by any method or if you assist someone else to do so, you must have a valid hunting license. There are some exceptions:. Persons hunting without a license under a resident farmland owner exemption must complete and sign a statement , attesting where the property is located and how this land qualifies for a landowner exemption.
Persons may complete the form in advance and carry it with them while hunting or they may complete the form when requested in the field by a TWRA official or when checking game.
Resident landowners and their children hunting on their parent's land under this exemption are also exempt from Hunter Education Certification requirements. The youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult with a valid WMA permit. Youths under age 6 may not hunt big game on a WMA. All ages nee d a Type permit for county non-quota hunts. Required for residents and non-residents to hunt the statewide antlerless deer gun season, unit L antlerless private lands hunt and WMA nonquota big game hunts, including Cherokee.
Resident and nonresident hunters must possess a Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit to hunt waterfowl and other migratory birds. Available anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold.
The following do not need this permit:. Skip to Main Content. Go to TN. Print This Page. Go to Search. Licenses , Permits, Applications. Find more information about Hunting in Tennessee.
Season dates are subject to change. Courses are offered at a variety of times and are usually inexpensive. Here's how the citizens of one state can go about tracking down their hunting licenses: Residents of California can contact the Department of Game and Fish for further information and application details.
If they prefer to talk to someone in person, they can use the Web site to locate an agent or the nearest Department of Game and Fish office. Many states have a similar process [source: California Department of Game and Fish ]. Once you're sure you've located the appropriate license and fulfilled all the requirements, you should be all set.
Now that you've got the right license, visit the links on the next page to learn more about hunting. Don't underestimate the importance of securing a proper hunting license.
As mentioned before, hunting without a license, or ignoring the regulations on your license, is illegal. If you harvest an animal under these circumstances, it is considered poaching and can results in serious fines. Multiple offenses lead to larger fines and the possibility of jail time [source: Times Daily ]. Sign up for our Newsletter! Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots.
Mobile Newsletter chat avatar. Mobile Newsletter chat subscribe. Junior Hunters : review regulations and information for junior hunters, ages These are listed in the table above. You do not need a hunting license if you are: A resident landowner primarily engaged in farming including lessees and members of their immediate families when small game hunting on farm lands they are occupying and cultivating.
A Native American living and hunting on reservation land. Hunting on a licensed shooting preserve or big game shooting facility..
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