The Division of Fish and Wildlife uses a computerized Integrated Electronic Licensing System (IELS). Meltzer’s Sporting Goods is a state agent using this IELS to sell hunting and fishing licenses; at this time we do not sell Shellfish Licenses.

You may purchase your hunting and fishing license at Meltzer’s Sporting Goods with cash only. No credit card,  gift certificates or personal checks accepted.
When purchasing your first hunting license at Meltzer’s Sporting Goods you must prove successful completion of a hunter education course by showing a previous year’s license or Hunter Education card. After that initial transaction you will never have to show proof again to obtain a hunting license.
See the attached link for further information on Hunting Education courses provided by NJ State.

NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife – Education

Firearm Licenses Resident Firearm Hunting $27.50 Senior Resident Firearm (65 yrs & older) $15.50 Non-Resident Firearm Hunting $135.50 Non-Resident Two-Day Small Game Firearm Hunting $36.50 Special One-Day Hunting (On Commercial Preserves Only) $12.50 Youth License Free Bow and Arrow Licenses Resident Bow & Arrow Hunting $31.50 Senior Resident Bow & Arrow Hunting (65 yrs & older) $16.50 Non-Resident Bow & Arrow Hunting $135.50 Youth License Free Trapping Licenses Resident Trapping $32.50 Non-Resident Trapping $200.50 Permits Deer Permits for Bow, Shotgun or Muzzleloader (antlerless only) $28.00 Antlered Buck Bonus Permits (for Permit Bow, Shotgun and Muzzleloader seasons) $28.00 Youth Deer Permit $12.00 Turkey Season Permit $21.00 Youth Turkey Permit $12.00 Rifle Permit (valid July 1 – June 30) $10.50 Youth Rifle Permit (valid July 1 – June 30) $6.00 Stamps Pheasant & Quail Stamp $40.00 Resident Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30) $5.00 Non-Resident Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30) $10.00 Miscellaneous Licenses All-Around Sportsman (Includes Resident Firearm Hunting, Bow & Arrow Hunting & Fishing Licenses) $72.25 Duplicate licenses $2.00 NOTE: License fees are subject to change Resident Fishing (Ages 16-64 yrs.) $22.50 Sr. Resident Fishing (Ages 65-69 yrs.) $12.50 Resident Trout Stamp $10.50 Non-Resident Fishing (Ages 16 and up) $34.00 Non-Resident Trout Stamp $20.00 7-Day Vacation Fishing (nonresidents only) $19.50 2-Day Vacation Fishing (nonresidents only) $9.00 All Around Sportsman (includes Resident Fishing, Firearm Hunting and Bow Hunting licenses) $72.25