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Can you show your hunting or fishing license on your phone? Every state

Some states accept the license on your phone, some only for some licenses, and some still want paper. Here is where each state stands.

Season dates for 2026-27. Page updated October 12, 2026.

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These pages sum up the rules to help you find them. They are not legal advice. The state's own regulations govern, so check them before you go.

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StatePhone or paperWhat to know
AlabamaPhone okDigital license yes. Harvest record in app or paper.
AlaskaMixedDigital license yes. Locking tags are physical.
ArizonaPhone okDigital license yes. Big game e-tags optional.
ArkansasMixedElectronic copy accepted — but not for tags.
CaliforniaMixedDigital license yes. Paper tag on the animal.
ColoradoMixedFishing/small game on phone. Big game license on paper.
ConnecticutMixedDepends where you bought it.
DelawareMixedDigital license yes. Paper deer report card.
FloridaPhone okDigital license yes. Harvest log can be in the app.
GeorgiaPhone okDigital license and harvest record OK.
HawaiiPaper onlyCarry the signed printed license and tags.
IdahoMixedDigital license yes. Tags are mailed; carry them.
IllinoisMixedDigital license OK. Paper leg tag on the deer.
IndianaMixedDigital license yes. Handwritten tag; check in online.
IowaMixedDigital license yes. Printed deer/turkey tags.
KansasPhone okDigital license yes. E-tag in Go Outdoors KS app.
KentuckyMixedPhone screenshot OK. Carry a paper harvest log.
LouisianaPhone okDigital license yes. Deer/turkey tags can be electronic.
MaineMixedDigital license yes. Paper tag on the animal.
MarylandPhone okDigital license OK. Deer/turkey can be app-checked.
MassachusettsMixedPhone is fine, until a tag is involved.
MichiganPhone okLicense on phone OK. eHarvest tags in the app.
MinnesotaPhone okDigital license yes. Validate harvest in the app.
MississippiMixedApp shows license. Turkey tag digital or paper.
MissouriPhone okPermits in the MO Hunting app are legal copies.
MontanaPhone okDigital license and E-Tags in the MyFWP app.
NebraskaMixedPhone OK for fishing, turkey, small game. Not deer.
NevadaUnverifiedPhone license not addressed. Paper tags notched.
New HampshirePaper onlyHunting license must be printed and signed.
New JerseyPaper onlyPaper license worn on outer clothing.
New MexicoPhone okE-Tag option: license on phone, tag in app.
New YorkPhone okPhone is enough, tags included.
North CarolinaPhone okDigital license and harvest report card both OK.
North DakotaMixedDigital license yes. Paper tags on deer and turkey.
OhioPhone okDigital license and permits OK. Check game by app.
OklahomaMixedDigital license yes. Field tag on the animal.
OregonPhone okE-license and e-tags OK. Write a record for the animal.
PennsylvaniaMixedDigital license yes. Digital tag no.
Rhode IslandPaper onlyPaper license required. Paper tag on the deer.
South CarolinaMixedDigital license yes. Deer tag on the animal.
South DakotaMixedDigital license yes. Tag goes on the animal.
TennesseePhone okLicense and tag/check-in can be on your phone.
TexasMixedYour license type decides.
UtahPhone okDigital license and permit OK. E-tag or paper tag.
VermontMixedDigital license OK for adults. Paper tag on the animal.
VirginiaPhone okDigital license yes. Tags can be eNotched in app.
WashingtonPhone okMobile license holder, or paper — not both.
West VirginiaUnverifiedPhone license not addressed. Paper field tag on deer.
WisconsinPhone okDigital license and tags OK — DNR PDF only, no photos.
WyomingMixedFishing license on phone OK. Big game coupon is paper.

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