Antlerless License Round 3 Starts Aug. 11

The third round of antlerless deer license sales kicks off at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, which also marks the first opportunity for hunters to pick up their Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) permits.

This year could see increased interest for DMAP permits, which can be used to harvest an antlerless deer on the specific property they’re issued for.

An extended firearms season for antlerless deer will be open on all DMAP properties from Dec. 26 through Jan. 24. An antlerless license can only be used in the extended season within Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) where it’s open. On DMAP properties outside those WMUs, a hunter needs a valid DMAP permit for that property to take part.

Hunters may also use DMAP permits during other open deer seasons.

For some properties, DMAP permits are available online or at an issuing agent, with hunters allowed up to two permits per property. For others, hunters must first obtain one to four coupons from the landowner, then redeem them for permits.

Each DMAP permit costs $10.97 for residents and $35.97 for nonresidents.

Antlerless deer licenses remain available in most WMUs. When the third round begins, hunters who already bought two antlerless licenses may purchase a third; or new buyers may get up to three.

Licenses remain on sale until each WMU’s quota is filled. Hunters can track remaining quantities online at the Antlerless Deer License Quota page at HuntFish.PA.gov.

Each antlerless license costs $6.97 for residents and $26.97 for nonresidents.

Licenses and DMAP permits are available at HuntFish.PA.gov or any issuing agent.

Returning customers must provide a driver’s license number, passport card number, or the nine-digit Customer Identification (CID) from their hunting license. Social Security numbers can no longer be used. Hunters are encouraged to memorize their CID, write it down, or have a past license on hand to ensure a smooth transaction.