| Whether hunting using a rifle, shotgun, | | | | following are the steps that you would expect to |
| muzzleloader or bow, it is mandatory to secure a | | | | go through no matter the type of deer, the age |
| deer hunting license before actually hunting. | | | | of the hunter, the state in which the deer is being |
| Depending on the state and the type of hunting | | | | hunted and the type of weapon used. |
| being done, you may need not only the actual | | | | The first step for securing a deer hunting |
| license to hunt but also a license for the type of | | | | license would be to determine the type of deer |
| weapon. The muzzleloader is a prime example. For | | | | as well as antlered versus antlerless. You would |
| the current season, you would need the standard | | | | also need to consider the type of weapon you |
| deer hunting license but also a muzzleloader license | | | | plan to use, your age and whether you are a |
| in most states. | | | | resident or non-resident. |
| You will also find that you need a license for the | | | | Next, most states now require hunters to |
| specific type of deer being hunted. In other | | | | complete a special hunter's safety course before |
| words, if hunting for whitetail you need a license | | | | a deer hunting license will be provided. As an |
| for this species but if hunting for mule deer you | | | | example, in the state of Nebraska, hunters born |
| need a license for mule deer. Then, the type of | | | | on or prior to January 1977 would be mandated |
| license as well as the cost for a deer hunting | | | | to go through and successfully complete this |
| license varies based on being a resident or | | | | course. Hunters born after this date would need |
| non-resident of the state in which you plan to | | | | to provide proof of completing this course at |
| hunt. Typically, securing a resident deer hunting | | | | some time in the past, regardless of state. If the |
| license is not only easier but also less expensive. | | | | course had never been taken, then these hunters |
| The deer hunting license is also available for | | | | would also need to complete the hunter's safety |
| hunters of different ages. In this case, there are | | | | course before securing a license. |
| adult hunters as well as junior hunters which are | | | | You would then need to decide the |
| usually defined as being between the ages of 12 | | | | organization from which the deer hunting license |
| and 17 in most states. A license would also be | | | | would be purchased. For instance, you could |
| unique for an antlered versus antlerless deer. The | | | | secure the proper license and permits from the |
| cost is very low regardless of state, averaging | | | | Games and Park Commission, from a hunting |
| $25 for both adult and junior hunting. | | | | agent, Wildlife Fish and Game, etc. Most of these |
| The process involved for securing a hunting | | | | provide an online resource, making it easier and |
| license is much the same from one state to the | | | | more convenient to secure the license. |
| next although some differences may apply. The | | | | |