To purchase a NJ hunting license, it is necessary to document possession of a previous year’s resident license or hunter education course completion. Visitors to our license website will find the option to purchase hunting and trapping licenses “locked” if this documentation has not been entered into a customer’s profile in the license database.

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife has established a process for nonresident hunters to have their license purchase options “unlocked” by using the Nonresident License Documentation Form below. However, a customer profile and assigned CID# must be established prior to submitting a form, and for staff to unlock the option and allow for license purchases.

The customer profile for all license purchasers is assigned a Conservation ID Number (CID#). This lifetime number will appear on all licenses and permits. The CID# is used whenever making a transaction or checking on permit status on the license website. Once a CID# is assigned, a customer can also access their information using other identifying information, such as their Social Security Number and date of birth. Go to https://nj.aspirafocus.com/internetsales to create a record and receive your CID#.

Customers should also complete the annual Child Support Certification process when first establishing their CID#. For information on this requirement, visit the Child Support Certification page.

Information regarding laws, regulations, requirements, seasons and other topics is available in the current Hunting & Trapping Digest (published in August). Digests are available at NJ Fish & Wildlife offices, license agents, through the mail by request (non-residents only) or on-line.

For further information or assistance, call 856-629-0552 or e-mail NJHunterEd@deptest.nj.gov.

Documentation can also be sent to our Hunter Education Unit via regular mail or as an e-mail attachment(s). Please contact the office for instructions. 

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