Hunters and anglers who pursue game or fish in Alabama have new, easier options to purchase licenses for the 2020-2021 seasons.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering packages for license requirements when pursuing white-tailed deer and wild turkeys or fishing for freshwater and saltwater species.

The packages can be acquired with a one-click purchase for the 2020-2021 licenses, which went on sale Aug. 24. All current licenses expire on Aug. 31.

“We’re trying to make it easier on people who are hunting and fishing in Alabama, especially nonresidents or new hunters and anglers who don’t really know exactly what they need,” said Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Director Chuck Sykes. “People can go online and look for what activity they want to do, and we’re providing everything they need to do it with one click.”

Sykes said the ultimate bundle is the new All-Access Sportsman’s Package, which includes annual licenses for all game hunting, WMA license, bait privilege license, Alabama State Duck Stamp, Harvest Information Program (HIP) Stamp, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, saltwater reef fish endorsement and spear fishing. The package will cost $127.95 for residents and $533.25 for nonresidents.

An All-Access Hunting Package includes all game hunting, WMA license, bait privilege license, State Duck Stamp and Harvest Information Program Stamp, costing $73.15 for residents and $407.45 for nonresidents.

The All-Access Fishing Package covers freshwater, saltwater, saltwater reef and spear fishing and costs $54.80 for residents and $125.80 for nonresidents.

ADCNR will offer a variety of packages for residents and nonresidents for saltwater fishing. Anglers can purchase the Resident Annual Saltwater Pier Fishing Package, which includes pier fishing and the Gulf reef fish endorsement. The price is $16.45. Additional permit fees apply at Gulf State Park Pier.

For those who love to catch red snapper and other reef fish in Alabama’s unparalleled artificial reef zones, the Resident Annual Saltwater Reef Fish Package will include annual saltwater fishing and Gulf reef fish endorsement. The price is $34.75. A Resident 7-Day Trip Saltwater Reef Fish Package is available for $20.30.

“What I like about the packages is that it groups together commonly purchased licenses,” said Marine Resources Director Scott Bannon. “It helps people make sure they have everything necessary to legally participate in an activity. For instance, if you’re going to spearfish in saltwater, most people do that offshore and would need a spearfish license, saltwater license and Gulf reef fish endorsement. Using the package option makes it easier and clearer.

Visit https://www.outdooralabama.com/license-packages for a direct link to the new license options. An auto-renew feature is available on the licenses page at www.outdooralabama.com.