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    Pennsylvania Game Commission

    Purchase an Antlerless Deer License

    Find information on how to purchase an antlerless deer license.

    Additional Antlerless Deer License Information
    Antlerless WMU Quota

    How to Purchase an Antlerless Deer License

    Buy Online

    Purchase an antlerless deer license through our online licensing platform HuntFishPA.

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    Buy In-Person

    Antlerless Deer Licenses can be purchased at PGC agent locations. Review what agents can issue at their location and find an agent near you.

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    2024 ​Antlerless Deer License Rounds​

    There are a total of four rounds to purchase an antlerless deer license.  Antlerless deer licenses can now be purchased online and at PGC license issuing agent locations. Please review the round dates, requirements, and location of sales.

    Personal Limit - Every hunter has the same personal limit; one antlerless deer license per round in the first three rounds. In the fourth round, a hunter is eligible for 

    • ​License Available in Round: resident and nonresident landowner antlerless deer; one license per qualifying acreage.

    • A general hunting license or mentored permit is required for the landowner antlerless deer license.

    • Any antlerless deer license purchased in this round will count toward the personal limit for the first round until July 22, when the second round begins and a hunter can purchase a second antlerless deer license.​​

    ​Resident antlerless license sales open for WMUs 1B, 2G, and 3A only on a first come, first served basis until sold out.

    General Hunting License Holder Personal Limit in Round: one antlerless deer licenses

    Mentored permit holders have a personal limit of one antlerless deer license per license year

    License Available in Round:

    • Resident antlerless deer license – starts June 24, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    • Resident DV antlerless deer license – starts June 24, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer license – starts June 24, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    • Resident and nonresident landowner antlerless deer – starts June 17, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    • Nonresident antlerless deer license – starts July 8, 2024, at 8 a.m. for remaining licenses on a first come, first served basis

    Issuing Agents in Round:

    • Available at HuntFishPA and all PGC issuing agents

      • Resident antlerless deer licenses

      • Nonresident antlerless deer licenses

    • Available at PGC offices and participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident DV antlerless deer license

      • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer License

    • Available only at participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident landowner antlerless deer

      • Nonresident landowner antlerless deer

    ​Resident antlerless license sales open for all remaining WMUs. Resident licenses are guaranteed for these WMUs in the first round only through July 7, 2024. Beginning July 8, remaining antlerless licenses will be available on a first come, first served basis until sold out. ​

    General Hunting License Holder Personal Limit in Round: one antlerless deer licenses

    Mentored permit holders have a personal limit of one antlerless deer license per license year

    License Available in Round:

    • Resident antlerless deer license – starts June 24, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    • Resident DV antlerless deer license – starts June 24, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer license – starts June 24, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    • Resident and nonresident landowner antlerless deer – starts June 24, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    • Nonresident antlerless deer license – starts July 8, 2024, at 8 a.m.

    Issuing Agents in Round:

    • Available at HuntFishPA and all PGC issuing agents

      • Resident antlerless deer licenses

      • Nonresident antlerless deer licenses

    • Available at PGC offices and participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident disabled veteran antlerless deer license

      • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer License

    • Available only at participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident landowner antlerless deer

      • ​​Nonresident landowner antlerless deer​​

    ​General Hunting License Holder Personal Limit in Round: up to two antlerless deer licenses

    Mentored permit holders have a personal limit of one antlerless deer license per license year

    License Available in Round:

    • Resident and nonresident antlerless deer license

    • Resident disabled veteran antlerless deer license

    • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer license

    • Resident and nonresident landowner antlerless deer

    Issuing Agents in Round:

    • Available at HuntFishPA and all PGC issuing agents

      • Resident antlerless deer licenses

      • Nonresident antlerless deer licenses

    • Available at PGC offices and participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident disabled veteran antlerless deer license

      • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer License

    • Available only at participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident landowner antlerless deer

      • Nonresident landowner antlerless deer​​

    General Hunting License Holder Personal Limit in Round: up to three antlerless deer licenses

    Mentored permit holders have a personal limit of one antlerless deer license per license year

    License Available in Round:

    • Resident and nonresident antlerless deer license

    • Resident disabled veteran antlerless deer license

    • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer license

    • Resident and nonresident landowner antlerless deer

    • DMAP permits ​

    Issuing Agents in Round:

    • Available at HuntFishPA and all PGC issuing agents

      • Resident antlerless deer licenses

      • Nonresident antlerless deer licenses

    • Available at PGC offices and participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident disabled veteran antlerless deer license

      • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer License

    • Available only at participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident landowner antlerless deer

      • Nonresident landowner antlerless deer​​

    ​General Hunting License Holder Personal Limit in Round: up to six antlerless deer licenses

    Mentored permit holders have a personal limit of one antlerless deer license per license year

    Licensed hunters can continue to purchase available antlerless deer licenses when the fourth round begins as they report harvests through HuntFishPA or by calling the customer support center at 1-800-838-4431. One additional antlerless license can be purchased for every antlerless deer harvest reported until all WMUs are sold out.

    License Available in Round:

    • Resident and nonresident antlerless deer license

    • Resident disabled veteran antlerless deer license

    • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer license

    • Resident and nonresident landowner antlerless deer

    • DMAP permits ​

    Issuing Agents in Round:

    • Available at HuntFishPA and all PGC issuing agents

      • Resident antlerless deer licenses

      • Nonresident antlerless deer licenses

    • Available at PGC offices and participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident disabled veteran antlerless deer license

      • Resident Armed Forces antlerless deer License

    • Available only at participating county treasurer offices

      • Resident landowner antlerless deer

      • Nonresident landowner antlerless deer​​

    Additional Antlerless Deer License Information

    For full details on purchasing an antlerless deer license follow the link below. Get step-by-step instructions, important dates, eligibility requirments, and other essential information to ensure you're prepared for the upcoming hunting season.

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