This is an advisory the NY DEC just put out:
Anglers and hunters should be
aware of at least two currently active non-DEC websites where one can,
purportedly, purchase a fishing license, hunting license, or receive
hunter education training that meets New York requirements:
Fishinglicense.org
Hunting-license.org
Hunting-license.org
Among other things, these
sites offer information on how their products can simplify the purchase
of a New York State fishing license or hunting license. Though some of
the logistical licensing information is correct and may be useful, these
sites also offer a consumer the ability to purchase time-saving
downloads for recreational licensing services that are specifically NOT
affiliated with the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation. The consumer on these sites should understand that they
are only getting ‘assistance’ for their money and not an actual fishing
or hunting license. Additionally, the money being charged by these
websites is not a ‘credit’ toward the purchase of any New York fishing
or hunting license.
All of the New York licensing information that one needs can be found on the DEC Sporting Licenses webpage at www.dec.ny.gov/permits/365.html
