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Conservation (Hunting/Fishing) Licenses

Town of Yorktown New York Official Website

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) licenses for fishing and hunting are available at the Town Clerk’s office or you may go to DEC’s website at: www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6101.html


New York State residents must show proof of residency by bringing their driver’s license when applying. Hunting licenses may be applied for usually during the second week of August. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation license year runs from October 1 to September 30.

New York City watershed permits for fishing on area reservoirs are issued through the NYC Department of Environmental Protection; Access Permit Office is located at 71 Smith Avenue, Kingston, New York 12401.  Applications for a watershed permit may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office or downloaded here: http://nyc.gov/html/dep/html/watershed_protection/recreation_rules.shtml