Who May Harvest Wild Ginseng?
Landowners who dig wild ginseng on their own land and do not sell it are exempt from needing a harvesters license. Those digging on their own land and selling it may obtain a free license. Tribal members do not need a state harvesters license to harvest ginseng on their own reservation. Ginseng harvest licenses are required for anyone selling their harvest or digging on land they do not own. Harvesters must have a valid harvester’s license in their possession at the time of harvest and sale, and must show the license to conservation wardens upon request and to wild ginseng dealers when selling the ginseng. Harvester’s wild ginseng regulations and licenses are available at all of our License Sales Agents.