Military personnel MUST meet one of the following In order to qualify for Resident License:
- Have orders showing they are stationed in Alabama for 30 days or more.
- Show copy of Military file showing Alabama as State of residence.
- Present Alabama driver’s license.
You will always be required to present your valid driver's license and valid military ID.
Spouse and dependents living with them, must meet one of the following In order to qualify for Resident License:
- Must be included in orders showing they are here in Alabama for 30 days or more.
- Present Alabama driver’s license or show proof of residency for 90 days prior to making application.
You will always be required to present your valid driver's license and valid military ID.
Note:
- Includes AL National Guard – residents only (excludes nonresidents with out-of-state driver’s license).
- Military personnel assigned to Fort Benning, living in Alabama, hunting off base may apply for resident privileges after 90 days using the same evidence of residency as a non-driver. (excludes spouse and dependents with out of state driver’s license)
- Military personnel assigned to Fort Benning, not living in Alabama, hunting off base must have purchase a non-resident license if hunting in Alabama.
- Military personnel assigned to Fort Benning, who have a Fort Benning hunting license, hunting on base only are not required to purchase an Alabama license.
- They are still required to carry a Harvest Record and report any deer or turkey killed on base in Alabama to Game Check.
- They may be issued a Game Check H.E.L.P Number to report these kills by presenting orders and military ID.
- Alabama residents home on leave from Military are exempt from state license requirement. (hunting & fishing ONLY, still required to have WMA, duck stamps, etc.)
- Military Personnel meeting these requirements are eligible to purchase Lifetime License.
- In event US Congress declares War, license will not be required during that time.