Commercial Hunting Licenses and Permits
Trapping, buying and selling animal furs and other wildlife-associated business requires special commercial licenses available through the AGFC. These actions are tightly regulated, as overharvest was the downfall of many wildlife species in Arkansas before the AGFC was established.
| License and Description | Cost | Obtain |
| Resident Fur Dealer | ||
| Entitles the holder to purchase and sell the hides of furbearing animals harvested in Arkansas. Valid through June 30. Available only at AGFC Headquarters in Little Rock. | $50 | AGFC Headquarters |
| Nonresident Fur Dealer | ||
| Entitles the holder to purchase and sell the hides of furbearing animals harvested in Arkansas. Valid through June 30. Available only at AGFC Headquarters in Little Rock. | $100 | AGFC Headquarters |
| Resident Trapper’s Permit (TP) | ||
| Entitles the holder of a resident hunting license to trap furbearers. Expires June 30. Not required to hunt furbearers. | Free | Online Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Trapper’s Permit (NFT) | ||
| Entitles the holder of a nonresident hunting license to trap furbearers. Expires June 30. Not required to hunt furbearers. | $125 | Online Regional Offices |
| Wildlife Breeder/Dealer’s Permit | ||
| Entitles the holder to raise, purchase and sell certain wildlife in Arkansas. Valid through June 30. Available only at AGFC Headquarters in Little Rock. | $75 | AGFC Headquarters |
| Commercial Wildlife Hunting Resort Permit | ||
| Entitles the holder to hold managed hunts on enclosed areas in Arkansas. Valid through June 30. Available only at AGFC Headquarters in Little Rock. | $600 | AGFC Headquarters |
| Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit | ||
| Entitles the holder to manage planted hunts for game birds on their property. Valid through June 30. Available only at AGFC Headquarters in Little Rock. | $250 | AGFC Headquarters |
Commercial Fishing Licenses and Permits
Fishing, selling fish for profit and other wildlife-associated business requires special commercial licenses available through the AGFC. These actions are tightly regulated, as overharvest was the downfall of many fish species in Arkansas before the AGFC was established.
| License and Description | Cost | Obtain |
| Resident Fishing Guide License (GLF) | ||
| Required of a resident who guides, aids or assists another person for pay or other consideration in the taking of fish. This license does not include fishing privileges. | $25 | Online Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Fishing Guide License (GNF) | ||
| Required of a nonresident who guides, aids or assists another person for pay or other consideration in the taking of fish. This license does not include fishing privileges. | $500 | Online Regional Offices |
| Commercial Fisherman’s Permit and Sport-fishing License (CFS) | ||
| Entitles a resident to fish waters of the state with commercial fishing tackle. Available only at AGFC Headquarters in Little Rock. | $25 | AGFC Headquarters |
Wildlife Management Businesses
Additional licenses and permits are required for persons interested in the wildlife management business. These include falconry, alligator or alligator snapping turtle commerce or farming. Call 833-345-0325 during business hours for information about these licenses or permits.