Can I Buy a Lifetime License for a Baby?

May 24, 2018

Question: I have some questions about the lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. I see on the website it says from age 0 so does this mean I can purchase a lifetime hunting license for my newborn baby? Even though he will not take the hunters education course until around age 8-10? Also how do these lifetime licenses work if I was to move out of state? Would I have to pay non-resident tag fees? (Shawn)

Answer: Congratulations on your new addition, Shawn! Yes, you can purchase a lifetime license for your baby. Age 0-9 is the age bracket for purchasing, but the customer or parent will receive a receipt, not an actual license, at the time of purchase. Once your child is older and completes a Hunter Education course, his profile will be updated with his Hunter Education Certificate number and he can then redeem his license.
You should also know that if your son holds a California lifetime license and he someday moves out of state, his license will still be valid. However, if the Lifetime Hunting privilege packet is not purchased, he will need to purchase tags at the non-resident cost. Packages may be added on anytime.