BUYING LICENSES

Alabama hunting licenses are available at many convenient locations in Jackson County at special license agents in most sporting goods stores, marinas, etc., and at the Jackson County courthouse .

Non-resident licenses may also be purchased by mail from the License Section, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural resources, 64 N. Union Street., Montgomery, AL 36130. Orders by mail must include applicant's address, driver's license number, proper payment and complete physical description including height, weight, hair, and eye color and date of birth. Non-drivers must submit acceptable proof of current residence.

It is illegal to willfully or knowingly make a false statement to a license agent when purchasing a license. It is also illegal to lend, borrow, sell, buy, rent, or use another person's license to hunt, fish or trap. Persons without Alabama driver's license must present proof of residency to probate judge or license commissioner to purchase a hunting license.

Licenses By Phone 1-888-848-6887       

(*A $3.95 convenience fee (including shipping) will be charged in addition to the license cost).

In lieu of a regular hunting license, either a resident or a nonresident may purchase for $8.00, plus a $2.00 issuance fee, a 7-Day commercial fowl hunting preserve license that allows that person the privilege of hunting only artificially propagated or pen-raised fowl on a licensed commercial fowl hunting preserve.

Residents 65 years of age and over are exempt from buying hunting licenses provided said resident has on his person while hunting a drivers license or proof of permanent Alabama residence and age.