Commercial Licenses
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. Expires 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. Expires June 30. Available only at AGFC Headquarters in Little Rock. | $100 | AGFC Headquarters |
| Nonresident Trapper’s Permit (NFT) | ||
| Entitles the holder of a nonresident hunting license to trap furbearers. Not required to hunt furbearers. Expires June 30. | $125 | Online AGFC Headquarters Regional Offices |
| Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit (WBD) | ||
| Entitles holder to rear, breed, propagate, produce, distribute, sell, or offer for sale wildlife in Arkansas. Expires June 30. | $95 | Digital Application |
| Wildlife Importation Permit (WTP) | ||
| Entitles holder to import live wildlife into Arkansas. Expires June 30. | $65 | Digital Application |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit (WRP) | ||
| Entitles the holder to take or possess from the wild any sick, injured, orphaned, or impaired native wildlife, except migratory birds, for the purpose of rehabilitation. Expires June 30. | Free | Digital Application |
| Venomous Reptile Possession Permit (VRP) | ||
| Entitles holder to possess native or non-native medically significant venomous reptiles. Expires June 30. | $75 | Digital Application |
| Commercial Wildlife Hunting Resort Permit (CHR) | ||
| Entitles holder to operate or maintain a commercial wildlife hunting resort in Arkansas. Expires June 30. | $745 | Digital Application |
| Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit (GSR) | ||
| Entitles the holder to manage planted hunts for game birds on their property. Expires June 30. | $310 | Digital Application |
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 Combination Guide License (GLC) | ||
| This is a license for guides only. In addition to a hunting and fishing license, entitles a resident holder to guide, aid, or assist another person for pay or other consideration on land not owned or leased by AGFC. Expires June 30. | $350 | Online Regional Offices |
| 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. | $250 | 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 |
| Resident Commercial Fish Permit (CFS) | ||
| Entitles a resident to fish waters of the state with commercial fishing tackle. This license does not include sport fishing privileges. Valid through December 31. Available only at AGFC Headquarters in Little Rock. | $300 | 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.