{"id":222,"date":"2021-12-24T22:54:23","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T22:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=222"},"modified":"2023-05-23T15:58:45","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T19:58:45","slug":"apprentice-hunting-license-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/hunting\/apprentice-hunting-license-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Apprentice Hunting License FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Printable version<\/strong><\/a> (pdf, 135kb)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apprentice Hunting License Page<\/a><\/strong>
Mentor Hunter Information<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What is the Apprentice Hunting License?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The apprentice hunting license will allow any age-appropriate person to try shotgun or archery hunting before completing a Hunter Education Course<\/strong><\/a>. The apprentice must hunt with <\/strong>a mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Who can be an apprentice hunter’s mentor?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mentor may be anyone 21 years of age or older who has a current and valid hunting license. The apprentice must be under the direct supervision of the mentor.<\/strong> Direct supervision is defined as both the apprentice and mentor set up together at the same location, hunting as a unit. Mentors may not have any prior Fish and Wildlife violations in this or any other state and will be held responsible for any\/all violations committed by the apprentice. See the <\/strong>Mentor Hunter Information<\/strong> <\/a>page for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. At what age can a person purchase the apprentice license?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An apprentice archery hunter is anyone 14 years of age or older.
An apprentice shotgun hunter is anyone 18 years of age or older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How much will the license cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The license fee structure is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apprentice Firearm Hunting License (ages 18-64)<\/td>$27.50<\/td><\/tr>
Sr. Apprentice Firearm Hunting License (ages 65+)<\/td>$15.50<\/td><\/tr>
DV* Apprentice Firearm Hunting License<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Non-Resident Apprentice Hunting Firearm License<\/td>$135.50<\/td><\/tr>
Apprentice Archery Hunting License (ages 14-64)<\/td>$31.50<\/td><\/tr>
Sr. Apprentice Archery Hunting License (ages 65+)<\/td>$16.50<\/td><\/tr>
DV* Apprentice Archery Hunting License<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Non-Resident Apprentice Archery Hunting License<\/td>$135.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

* Disabled Veteran Certified<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. How long is a license valid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hunting licenses are valid for the calendar year (January 1-December 31). All licenses expire on December 31 regardless of when purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. How many times can a person purchase the Apprentice License?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An apprentice license may be purchased two times, for both archery and firearms (meaning two years for archery and two years for shotgun). These purchases can be made consecutively or over a period of time. If a person would like to continue hunting after this two-year period they must complete a Hunter Education Course to obtain a license. See the Hunter Education Page<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. What game animals can an apprentice hunt?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Apprentice Hunter may hunt deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game. Be sure to check\u00a0current game regulations<\/a>\u00a0to make sure any additional permits\/stamps needed to hunt the various species of game are in possession (i.e. When hunting waterfowl-you must also possess a\u00a0HIP Certification Number<\/strong><\/a>, State Waterfowl Stamp, and Federal Waterfowl Stamp).\u00a0Apprentice Hunters may not hunt for black bear.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Can the mentor hunt?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Both the apprentice and the mentor may hunt simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. How many apprentices can a mentor take in the field at one time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only one apprentice may hunt under the supervision of a mentor during any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. What type of firearm or bow may an apprentice use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firearm: Shotguns from .410 to 10 gauge depending on the game being hunted.
Bow: Compound, long, recurve, and\/or crossbows that have the proper draw weight and are fitted with the proper tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Where can I obtain an Apprentice License?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apprentice Licenses are available online<\/strong><\/a> and at license agents<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Printable version (pdf, 135kb) Apprentice Hunting License PageMentor Hunter Information 1. What is the Apprentice Hunting License? The apprentice hunting license will allow any age-appropriate person to try shotgun or archery hunting before completing a Hunter Education Course. The apprentice must hunt with a mentor. 2. Who can be an apprentice hunter’s mentor? A mentor may be anyone […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":37,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-222","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/222\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}