Child Lifetime License

[camper4lyfe]

My oldest is going to be turning 5 in June, and I need to get him his lifetime license before then (it's the cheapest it'll ever be).

Has anyone done this, and what is needed to do it?

 

[whauburger]

I believe you need social security number at that age and just go to town hall or where ever you buy license. When they get old enough to hunt they take course and show certificate.....one of the fellas in my hunting club has the record for his son being youngest in state I believe. If I'm not mistaken he went over when his son was around a day old and threw them for a loop. They had a hard time with 0 years old.

 

[thegatman]

Good move.

 

[freddy]

My oldest is going to be turning 5 in June, and I need to get him his lifetime license before then (it's the cheapest it'll ever be).

Has anyone done this, and what is needed to do it?

...the purchaser must bring proof of the child's age with either a birth certificate or passport and a copy of the parent's residency proof.​

Lifetime Sporting Licenses - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

 

[camper4lyfe]

...the purchaser must bring proof of the child's age with either a birth certificate or passport and a copy of the parent's residency proof.​

Lifetime Sporting Licenses - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Well shit, I didn't read down far enough. The interesting part is that that little tidbit is listed for 12-15 year olds, but they mention nothing of <12.

 

[camper4lyfe]

Good move.

We'll be doing the same thing for his brother in another year or so.

I don't like the idea of giving the state more money, but at least this money goes to conservation.

 

[freddy]

Proof of Residency
You will need one of the following documents as proof of residency when purchasing your license:

• NYS driver license from DMV showing a valid NYS address
• NYS non-driver identification from DMV showing a valid NYS address
• Current NYS vehicle registration showing a valid NYS address
• IT-201 OR W-2 income tax form from the previous year
• Current voter registration card
• Current student ID card from a New York State College or University
• Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) OR military orders
• Current pay stub OR note on letterhead from a current employer. Either must verify your legal NYS address.

 

[NirvanaFan]

I bought mine for my son a couple years back, the day before he turned 5. I think I brought his birth certificate and my driver's license. It was easy, just like buying a regular license.

 

[kev74]

Just tell them the little guy is undocumented. You might get it for free.

 

[Deplorable Me]

My kids are undocumented. Never registered them in NY or had chips implanted.

 

[Magnus]

Not a bad idea! My son's 5th is also coming up.....in June.....and he likes fishing...

 

[camper4lyfe]

Not a bad idea! My son's 5th is also coming up.....in June.....and he likes fishing...

I can't remember the price off the top of my head, but it's something like #368-$380 at that age. And it's good for his entire life, even if he moves out of state.

 

[Magnus]

I can't remember the price off the top of my head, but it's something like #368-$380 at that age. And it's good for his entire life, even if he moves out of state.

Looks like I have to get it now! Come June it’s 535!

 

[Bananabandit]

Go seabiscuit, go!

 

[freddy]

Or, cost is only $65 you just wait until he turns 70.

 

[C3D]

My deep hope is none of my children ever need a NYS fishing, hunting or driver’s license on the basis of residing here vs. a free state.

 

[camper4lyfe]

My deep hope is none of my children ever need a NYS fishing, hunting or driver’s license on the basis of residing here vs. a free state.

I love NY, and all it has to offer as far as outdoors and culture and all that. It's the government and the way it's run that can take a flying leap.

 

[whauburger]

The key is buy it under 5, then move out of state and they never need to buy non resident

 

[NirvanaFan]

The key is buy it under 5, then move out of state and they never need to buy non resident

Non-resident fees can be absolutely nuts. At least NY's fees are somewhat reasonable. I paid $635 for one either sex elk tag a couple years back in Colorado. A non-resident mule deer license tag in CO is something like $400.

 

[whauburger]

If NY had any game worth making a serious trip from out of state they'd have a hefty fee as well....no one will pay non resident for white tail if it was insane when there are way better options.

 

[Acer-m14]

going to have a talk with my bud and his wife .. there little one will be 5 in a few weeks and he likes shooting .. there oldest is 12 now .. so the fishing part is out

 

[camper4lyfe]

going to have a talk with my bud and his wife .. there little one will be 5 in a few weeks and he likes shooting .. there oldest is 12 now .. so the fishing part is out

Say what, now? I don't follow what you're saying.

 

[Acer-m14]

Say what, now? I don't follow what you're saying.

getting the 4yr olds life time license for 380.00 .. I'll chip in if needed to