Hunting & Fishing License

In Alabama, hunting and fishing licenses are required for most outdoor recreational activities involving game or freshwater fish. These licenses help support wildlife conservation and natural resource protection throughout the state.

Who Needs a License?

• Residents and non-residents age 16 and older must have a valid license to hunt or fish.

• Alabama residents aged 65 and older are exempt but must carry valid proof of age and residency in Alabama.

• Youth under 16 are not required to purchase a license.

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Types of Licenses Available

• Annual Hunting License

• Annual Freshwater Fishing License

• Sportsman Packages (combo licenses)

• All-Game, WMA, and Trapping Licenses

• Lifetime Licenses (for residents only)

• Daily & Trip Licenses (ideal for visitors)

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License Validity

Most licenses are valid from September 1 through August 31 each year, regardless of purchase date.

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Where to Purchase

You can purchase licenses:

• In person at the Henry County Probate Office

• Online at OutdoorAlabama.com

• Or at select retailers and sporting goods stores

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What to Bring

• Valid photo ID

• Social Security Number (required for new applicants)

• Hunter Education Number, if born after August 1, 1977, and purchasing a hunting license.