I've been fortunate enough to hunt in several states and I find it interesting to see the different requirements for a hunter to be a resident. So how does your states DNR, G&F, P&W, etc. define "resident"? In Oklahoma you have to show proof that you've lived in the state for a minimum of 60 days. In Wyoming you have to reside in Wyoming for a minimum of 12 months.
Idaho you have to hold a valid Idaho DL license annd have lived in the state for 6 consecutive months.. my 6 months comes up 2 days before season
Wisconsin is 30 days. "Resident" means a person who has maintained his or her place of permanent abode in this state for a period of 30 days immediately preceding his or her application for an approval. Domiciliary intent is required to establish that a person is maintaining his or her place of permanent abode in this state. Mere ownership of property is not sufficient to establish domiciliary intent. Evidence of domiciliary intent includes, without limitation, the location where the person votes, pays personal income taxes or obtains a driver's license
One year in AK. (You also have to swim in the Arctic Ocean, survive a night out at -50*, drive a bear out of camp in your skivies, and make sourdough pancakes. A true Sourdough can do it all at the same time!)
Here in Michigan, if you have a Michigan drivers license or state ID card, they will assume you are a resident. They state quite clearly that owning property in the state does NOT make you a resident. They mean real property but owning sheep would not make you a resident either
In many states such as Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California all you have to do is cross the border and have a child .00000000000001 inches inside the US border and you are a resident!
I become a resident in both South Dakota and Minnesota next year as my parents live in MN, but I will be attending school in SD. Yay for cheap licenses!
i got dual residency where i have property in va and n.c. i have residency license for both states in va if you hunt on your or your familys land a license isnt required of any kind just have to obey seasonal regulations
