recreational hunting and fishing licenses for Alabama’s 2010-2011

season begins on Aug. 23.

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reminds hunters

and anglers that all current recreational licenses expire on Aug.

31. Several years ago, the Alabama Legislature changed the license

year so that both hunting and fishing licenses expire on the same

date each year, Aug. 31.

anglers are encouraged to purchase both licenses at the beginning

of the license year. “Purchasing a fishing license at the same time

you purchase your hunting license makes sense. The price is the

same no matter when you buy it, but purchasing now gets you a full

year of fishing privileges,” said ADCNR spokesperson Kim Nix. “In

addition, a person eliminates the chance of being in a situation

where they are in violation of the law because their license is out

of date.”

currently $24 for a resident all game license and $16 for a

resident small game license. An all game license is required for

hunting deer and turkey in Alabama. A resident freshwater fishing

license is $12, while a saltwater fishing license is $21. Seven-day

saltwater trip licenses are $9 and are valid for 168 consecutive

hours.

recreational hunting and fishing licenses are available for

purchase with a credit card 24 hours a day on the Department’s web

site at

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888-848-6887. Most licenses are also available at sporting goods

retail outlets, county courthouses and marinas. Saltwater

recreational fishing licenses are only available through vendors

with the ability to sell them electronically. This includes online

and by telephone, Marine Resources’ offices in Gulf Shores and

Dauphin Island, probate offices using the electronic sales program,

and any electronic point-of-sale location, which includes retailers

such as Walmart, Bass Pro and Academy.

Alabama’s hunting and fishing regulations, seasons and bag limits

visit

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“Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest” from license vendors. Major

changes for the upcoming season include the following:

and address, the following information is needed to purchase a

hunting or fishing license: driver’s license number, date of birth,

sex, height, weight, eye color and hair color. Those born on or

after Aug. 1, 1977, and purchasing a hunting license will also need

to provide a hunter education number. Hunter education class

information is available at

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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise

stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural

resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources,

State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To

learn more about ADCNR, visit

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