ATTENTION HUNTERS, ANGLERS AND TRAPPERS-CHANGES IN LICENSING STOCK STARTING WITH THE 2024-2025 SEASON
Beginning with the 2024-2025 hunting license year, DEC is transitioning from special license stock (Valeron) to plain paper licenses and tags. Q: When will the change to printing licenses and tags on plain paper occur? A: The change to printing licenses and tags on plain printing paper will occur between July 22, 2024, and August 1, 2024. WHY: DEC, like other state conservation agencies around the country, has experienced difficulties acquiring Valeron stock due to supply chain issues and increased costs. Over the last few years, many states such as Ohio, Oregon, New Hampshire, and Virginia have successfully shifted to plain paper and digital licenses and tags, providing a good framework to guide our transition. Additionally, using plain paper rather than Valeron reduces the agency’s carbon footprint and modernizes the way sporting licenses are fulfilled and utilized afield. This transition will allow easier and quicker access to recreational activities as hunters, trapper