By law, residency is defined by your driver's license or non-driver's ID card. View the Residency Information page for details.
Resident landowners and immediate family (Alabama's driver's license required) can hunt their property without purchasing a license.
*Alabama Residents 65 years of age and over are exempt from purchasing the following licenses:
- Hunting
- Freshwater Fishing
- Saltwater Fishing
- State Duck Stamp
- Wildlife Management Area
Note: There are some licenses hunting and saltwater fishing license that are required of all ages.
*See the Who is Exempt from Purchasing Recreational Licenses page for more information.
Must have Alabama driver's license or proof of permanent residence and age. (Does not include non-resident landowners).
Voluntary annual and lifetime licenses are available for those who wish to continue support.
Hunters should review the requirements for Hunter Education, Harvest Record for deer and/or turkey and Game Check.
Get your Conservation ID# and use it for faster Game Check reports and license renewals.
A License Information Packet can be viewed for each license for information, laws and regulations. A mail-in application is included for those who prefer not to use the online sales system or visit a license agent.
