Nonresident military personnel stationed in Alabama and those with Alabama nondriver identification cards will see changes this year in the process of purchasing recreational hunting and fishing licenses.

The changes became effective Aug. 21.

Nonresident military personnel stationed in Alabama must apply for a hunting and/or fishing license at their local probate office, license commissioner, Marine Resources Division office or Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division headquarters in Montgomery. A valid U.S. driver’s license, military ID card and a copy of military orders assigning them to Alabama for 30 or more days will be required when applying. This also applies to spouses and dependents.

Those with Alabama nondriver identification cards must also apply for a hunting and/or fishing license at their local probate office, Marine Resources Division office, or Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division headquarters in Montgomery. Two additional proofs of residency are required when applying.

These changes were made to ensure the correct license types are being sold to applicants. It is a violation of Alabama law to willfully or knowingly make a false statement when purchasing an Alabama resident hunting or fishing license.

For more information, visit outdooralabama.com/alabama-license-information.