Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Rule 002.00.15-005 - Resident 65-Plus Annual Fishing, Hunting, and Combination Licenses

Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 002.00.15-005

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024

03.02 FISHING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

It is unlawful to fish in any manner in Arkansas without possessing on the person the appropriate Arkansas fishing license as provided herein:

(A) Arkansas Resident (16 years of age and older) - Resident Fisheries Conservation License; Resident 3-Day Trip Fishing License; Lifetime Resident Hunting and Fishing Sportsman's Permit; Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Fishing License (or Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Combination License); Resident 65 Plus Annual Fishing License (or Resident 65 Plus Annual Combination License); or Disabled Lifetime Fishing License (or Resident Disabled Lifetime Combination License) or Resident Disabled Fishing 3-Year License (or Resident Disabled Combination 3-Year License).

(B) Non-Residents (16 years of age and older) - Non-Resident Annual Fishing License; Non-Resident 3-Day Trip Fishing License or Non-Resident 14-Day Trip Fishing License.

(C) Persons must possess a valid Commercial Fishing Permit and Sportfishing License (CFS) to purchase tags for commercial tackle or to operate commercial tackle. A CFS holder may purchase a Helper Permit, which will allow the permitted helper to operate the CFS holder's tackle. Tackle tags may not be purchased with the Helper Permit. The Helper Permit does not confer sport-fishing rights.

(D) Youths and individuals 65 years of age or older are required to purchase a Junior/Senior Commercial Fishing Permit.

(E) In lieu of an Arkansas nonresident fishing license, Missouri resident fishing license holders, age 16 or older, are required to purchase a White River Border Lakes License (Addendum HI.04). in compliance with the White River Lakes License Agreement.

EXCEPTION:

Persons fishing in put-and-take pay lakes licensed by the Commission.

PENALTY: $50 to $1,000

03.03 RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

It is unlawful for a resident to hunt wildlife by any means in Arkansas without possessing on the person the appropriate Arkansas hunting license as provided herein:

(A) To hunt alligator, deer, turkey, bear or elk, the hunter must have physical possession of a valid Arkansas hunting license. A temporary, internet license or a confirmation/authorization number from a telephone license order is not valid for hunting these species.

(B) Arkansas Residents (16 years of age and older) - Small Game: Resident Wildlife Conservation License; Resident Sportsman's License; Big Game: Resident Wildlife Conservation License (permits residents to harvest one legal deer during any deer season); Resident Sportsman's License; Furbearer (Hunting): Any valid hunting license. Furbearer (Trapping): Any valid hunting license and a resident trappers permit. Holders of the following licenses are entitled to hunt all game, except if taking waterfowl, an Arkansas Resident Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp and Harvest Information Program (HIP) are required: Resident Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Sportsman's Permit; Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Sportsman's Hunting License (or 65 Plus Lifetime Combination License); Resident 65 Plus Annual Sportsman's Hunting License (or Resident 65 Plus Annual Combination License); Resident Disabled Lifetime Sportsman's Hunting License (or Resident Disabled Lifetime Combination License) Resident Disabled Hunting 3-Year License (or Resident Disabled Combination 3-Year License).

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Residents hunting on a licensed game bird shooting resort in compliance with regulations (Code 09.06).

(2) In compliance with Code 04.04 and Addendum B 1.14.

PENALTY: Class 1

D1.01 LICENSES, PERMITS, STAMPS, TAGS, COSTS AND EXPIRATION DATES

SPORT FISHING:	CODE	COST	EXP. DATE
Alligator Gar Fishing Permit	AGP	Free	Dec. 31
Resident Fisheries Conservation License	FSH	$10.50	**
Resident 3-Day Trip License	RT3	$6.50	*
Resident Disabled Fishing 3-Yr License	RDF	$10.50	+
Resident Disabled Combination 3-Yr License	RDC	$35.50	+
Non-Resident Annual Fishing License	NRF	$50.00	**
Non-Resident 7-Day Trip Fishing License	NT7	$25.00	*
Non-Resident 3-Day Trip Fishing License	NT3	$16.00	*
Arkansas Trout Permit	TPR	$5.00	**
Non-Resident Trout Permit	TPN	$12.00	**
White River Border Lakes License	WRL	$10.00	**
Resident Guide License/Fishing	GLF	$25.00	**
Non-Resident Guide License/Fishing	GNF	$150.00	**
Resident 65 Plus Annual Fishing License	PAF	$3.50	**
SPECIAL AND COMMERCIAL FISHING:
Hoop Nets (with or w/o leads), Turtle Nets	HN	$4.00	Dec. 31
Slat Traps & Fiddler Nets	FS	$12.50	Dec. 31
Commercial Trotlines (inc. snaglines, throw-lines, limb lines, set hooks) per 100 ft	TL	$5.00	Dec. 31
Box Traps Turtle Trap	TT	$2.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Tackle (Seine, Trammel & Gill Nets) 100 yds. or fractional part thereof per tag	SNS	$15.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Fisherman's Permit & Sportfishing License	CFS	$25.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Fisherman's Helper Permit	CFH	$25.00	Dec. 31
Junior/Senior Commercial Fishing Permit	JSC	$14.50	Dec. 31
Alligator Farmer/Dealer Permit.	AFP	$200.00	June 30
Alligator Tags	$4.00	June 30
Alligator Snapping Turtle Breeder/ Dealer Permit	AST	$100.00	June 30
Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit	THP	$100.00	Dec. 31
Aquatic Turtle Harvest Helper Permit	TH	$50.00	Dec. 31
Junior Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit	JTH	$25.00	Dec. 31
Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit	TDR	$250.00	Dec. 31
Non-Resident Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit	TDN	$500.00	Dec. 31
Aquatic Turtle Farmer Permit	TBP	$100.00	Dec. 31
Resident Shell Taker and Seller	STS	$100.00	Dec. 31
Shell Taker Helper Permit	SH	$100.00	Dec. 31
Shell Buyer	SBR	$1,000.00	Dec. 31
Non-Resident Shell Buyer	SBN	$2,000.00	Dec. 31

Shell Buyer's Agent Permit	SA	$100.00	Dec. 31
Resident Fish Dealer	MD	$10.00	Dec. 31
Non-Resident Fish Dealer	FDN	$250.00	Dec. 31
Minnow Dealer Tackle (Minnow
(Seine, Traps or Lifts)	MS	$5.00	Dec. 31
Fish Farm Health Inspection Permit	VHS	$200.00	+++
Fish Farmer (Aquaculturist) Permit	FF	$25.00	Dec. 31++
Bull Frog Permit (Must have valid Fish
Farmer Permit)	BP	$25.00	Dec. 31
Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit	RTS	$500.00	Dec. 31
Resident Roe Taker/Helper Permit	RH	$100.00	Dec. 31
Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit	RBE	$1,000.00	Dec. 31
Non-Resident Roe Buyer Permit	RBN	$2,000.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Boat Dock Permit	BDN	$25.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Boat Dock (User Fee)	BPL	$150.00	Dec. 31
Private Boat House/Irrigation (Single)	BHS	$10.00	Dec. 31
Private Pier/Irrigation	DPS	$10.00	Dec. 31
Irrigation Permit	IP	$10.00	Dec. 31
Put & Take Pay Lake	PLO	$150.00	Dec. 31
HUNTING LICENSE AND PERMITS:
Deferred Hunter Education	DHE	Free	*
Resident Wildlife Conservation License	HNT	$10.50	June 30
Resident Sportsman's Permit	RS	$25.00	June 30
Resident Disabled Hunting 3-Yr License	RDH	$25.00	+
Resident Disabled Combination 3-Yr License	RDC	$35.50	+
Non-Resident Annual All Game License	NBG	$350.00	June 30
Non-Resident 5-Day All Game License	AG5	$180.00	*
Non-Resident 3-Day All Game License	AG3	$125.00	*
Non-Resident 1-Day All Game License	AG1	$55.00	*
Non-Resident Annual Small Game License	NRH	$110.00	June 30
Non-Resident 5-Day Small Game License	SG5	$70.00	*
Non-Resident Trappers Permit	NFT	$125.00	June 30
Private Lands Elk Permit	PLE	$35.00	****
Arkansas Resident Waterfowl Stamp	DSR	$7.00	June 30
Arkansas Non-Resident Waterfowl Stamp	DSN	$35.00	June 30
Resident 65 Plus Annual Sportsman's Hunting License	PAH	$3.50	June 30
WMA Hunter Use Permit
Bayou Meto WMA	UBM	Free	June 30
Dave Donaldson Black River WMA	UDD	Free	June 30
Dr. Lester Sitzes, III Bois d'Arc WMA	ULS	Free	June 30
Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA UEG	Free	June 30
Freddie Black Choctaw Island Deer
Research Area WMA	UFB	Free	June 30
Harold E. Alexander Spring River WMA	UHA	Free	June 30
Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA	UHG	Free	June 30
Hope Upland WMA	UHU	Free	June 30
Mcllroy Madison County WMA	UMM	Free	June 30
Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA	UMF	Free	June 30
Moro Big Pine Natural Area WMA	UMB	Free	June 30
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA	URE	Free	June 30
Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain WMA	USH	Free	June 30
Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA	USN	Free	June 30
Shirey Bay Rainey Brake WMA	USB	Free	June 30
Trusten Holder WMA	UTH	Free	June 30
AGFC Leased Lands Permit (Hunting, Trapping and Camping)
Casey Jones WMA	LCJ	$40.00	**
Big Timber WMA	LBT	$40.00	**
Cherokee WMA	LCH	$40.00	**
Gum Flats WMA	LGF	$40.00	**
Howard County WMA	LHC	$40.00	**
Provo WMA	LPR	$40.00	**
Lafayette County WMA	LLC	$40.00	**
Lake Greeson WMA	LLG	$40.00	**
Jim Kress WMA	LJK	$40.00	**
Falconry Permit Apprentice	FPA	$25.00	June 30
Falconry Permit General	FPG	$25.00	June 30
Falconry Permit Master	FPM	$25.00	June 30
Resident Guide License/Hunting	GLH	$25.00	June 30
Non-Resident Guide License/Hunting	GNH	$150.00	June 30
Resident Special Guide License	GLS	$150.00	June 30
Non-Resident WMA Waterfowl Hunting
Permit (5-day trip)	NW5	$25.00	*
Non-Resident WMA Seasonal Waterfowl
Hunting Permit	NWP	$100.00	June 30
HUNTING COMMERCIALIZATION:
Resident Trappers Permit	TP	Free	June 30
Resident Fur Dealer	FD	$50.00	June 30
Non-Resident Fur Dealer	NFD	$100.00	June 30
Special Commercial Quail Permit	CQP	$25.00	June 30
Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit	CSR	$150.00	June 30
Commercial Wildlife Hunting Resort Permit	CHR	$500.00	June 30
Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit	WBD	$50.00	June 30
Wildlife Importation Permit	WTP	$25.00	June 30
Mountain Lion Permit	MLP	$50.00	June 30
Live Fox and Coyote Permit	FCP	$25.00	June 30
LIFETIME LICENSE:
Resident Military Retiree Lifetime
Fishing License	MRF	$10.50	Non-Expiring
Resident Military Retiree Lifetime
Hunting License	MRH	$25.00	Non-Expiring
Resident Military Retiree Lifetime
Combination License	MRC	$35.50	Non-Expiring
Resident Military Retiree Lifetime
Waterfowl Permit	MRD	$ 7.00	Non-Expiring
Resident Military retiree Lifetime
Trout Permit	MRT	$ 5.00	Non-Expiring
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime
Fishing License	PLF	$10.50	Non-Expiring
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime
Sportsman's Hunting License
and Permit	PLH	$25.00	Non-Expiring
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime
Combination License	PLC	$35.50	Non-Expiring
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime
Waterfowl Permit	PLD	$7.00	Non-Expiring
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime
Trout Permit	PLT	$5.00	Non-Expiring
Non-Expiring Lifetime Resident Hunting
& Fishing Sportsman's Permit	LSP	$1,000.00	Non-Expiring
Fishing License	VLF	$1.50	Non-Expiring
Resident Disabled Military Veteran Lifetime
Hunting License	VLH	$1.50	Non-Expiring
Resident Disabled Military Veteran Lifetime
Combination License	VLC	$3.00	Non-Expiring
Resident Disabled Military Veteran Lifetime
Waterfowl Permit	VLD	$ 7.00	Non-Expiring
Resident Disabled Military Veteran Lifetime
Trout Permit	VLT	$ 5.00	Non-Expiring
COMBINATION LICENSE:
Resident 65 Plus Annual Combination License	PAC	$4.50	June 30

*Good from requested day of issue for period of license. **Good for 1 year from date of purchase. ****Expires when the zone quota has been reached (Addendum A1.09). *****Good for that season only. + Good for 3 years from date of purchase. ++Fee applies to initial purchase. No fee for annual renewal. +++Permit is annual permit issued in two (2) six month intervals.

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Arkansas Administrative CodeAgency 002 - Game and Fish CommissionRule 002.00.15-005 - Resident 65-Plus Annual Fishing, Hunting, and Combination Licenses

Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Rule 002.00.15-005 - Resident 65-Plus Annual Fishing, Hunting, and Combination Licenses