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Your local Fish and Wildlife Service's website will have the laws and rules for duck hunting near you. Hunting certain species of ducks or hunting ducks off-season could be illegal. Research the dates for hunting season and plan your hunts within those dates. Make sure you read and understand all the legal rules and restrictions before you start hunting.  Duck hunting season typically occurs in the fall and winter.  Your Fish and Wildlife’s website will list the species of ducks that you’re allowed to hunt. You must get a duck hunting license in the state that you plan on hunting in. Licences typically last one year and are more expensive if you’re not a resident of the state that you’re hunting in. To get a license, visit your local Fish and Wildlife Service’s website and apply online. To get a list of the different state offices, visit https://www.fws.gov/hunting/state-license.html.  You’ll typically receive your license in the mail in a few weeks, or you can print out a temporary e-license in many states. Hunting licenses will typically cost $50 - $200 depending on where you live. If you’re over 16 years of age and plan on hunting ducks in the United States, it’s mandatory that you purchase a Federal Duck Stamp. You can buy one at hunting stores, sporting goods stores, or online by visiting https://www.fws.gov/birds/get-involved/duck-stamp/e-stamp.php.  Stick your stamp onto your hunting license. A Federal Duck Stamp also gives you free entry into national wildlife refuges. Purchasing a Federal Duck Stamp supports bird habitat conservation. If you have your duck hunting license and your Federal Duck Stamp, you can hunt legally on designated public lands or certain wildlife refuges. If you want to hunt on privately owned land, you’ll have to get permission from the landowner. Your local hunting commission will usually have the contact information for popular private hunting locations. Visit or call the owner and politely ask them if you can hunt on their land. If you want to hunt on private land but the owner says no, you'll have to find another hunting spot.

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Visit your local Fish and Wildlife's website to learn hunting rules. Apply for a hunting license in the state you want to hunt in. Purchase a Federal Duck Stamp if you live in the U.S. Use your license to hunt in designated public areas or wildlife refuges.