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Hunting
Hunting
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Licenses, permits, regulations, maps, drawing results and more, all in the palm of your hand. Available on the App Store for Apple and Google Play for Android.
Game species information
Bear
Bear hunting licenses and applications
Deer
Deer hunting licenses and applications
Elk
Elk hunting licenses and applications
Small game
Small game hunting (included with base license purchase)
Trapping/fur harvesting
Trapping/fur harvesting licenses
Turkey
Turkey hunting licenses and applications
Waterfowl
Waterfowl hunting licenses and applications
Regulations
Hunting regulation summaries
Please see the latest rules and regulations pertaining to hunting and trapping as well as species-specific information.
Report All Poaching
If you witness a natural resource violation, report it immediately. Text or call 800-292-7800, phone lines are open 24/7.
#RecreateResponsibly
Most people do not cut or harm trees on public land and they pick up their used ammunition cartridges and casings. It's the right thing to do and it's the law.