Licenses and Permits

2019-20 License Year: July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020
2020-21 License Year: July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021

Buy a License

NEWS 2020-21 Hunting and Furtaker Licenses on sale June 22.

Purchase your license online. Licenses purchased online may take up to 10 business days to arrive. Most general and add-on licenses are available on the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS). Exceptions are noted below. WATCH this short video on How To Purchase Your License Online (9:56)

*Verify your mailing address. A Hunting & Trapping Digest will be included with your license/permit purchase at no additional cost. The Digest is also available for printing and viewing online.

Purchase your license in person at one of these License Issuing Agents. Most general and add-on licenses are available in-store. Exceptions are noted below.

Tools for Hunters

The Game Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have teamed up to create an interactive map for Pennsylvania hunters.
And the official Pennsylvania Game Commission mobile app provides official information for Pennsylvania hunters and trappers.
Tree Stand, Blind, & Trap Identification Number

Be a Mentor-Experience the hunt for the first time, again.

If you are 21 years of age or older and have a valid hunting license, we encourage you to mentor a youth ages 16 and under through the Mentored Youth Hunting Program or mentor a person 17 and older through the Mentored Adult Hunting Program. Completion of a hunter safety course is not required for persons being mentored.

Licenses and Permits NOT available online

Antlerless License Update, Information and Application: Antlerless deer license applications must be made directly to county treasurers. Watch this video on How to submit an antlerless deer application (5:09). Application information is also available in the Digest provided with your license purchase.
Permits for Hunters & Trappers with Disabilities. Licenses for resident veterans with disabilities are available only from county treasurers.

Additional Licensing Information

Check elk preference points, or the status of an antlerless deer or elk application, on PALS.
License Types Descriptions of various licenses and permits
Licensing FAQ Frequently asked licensing questions
Change of Residency Application (PDF) - A change in residency status from resident to nonresident or from nonresident to resident automatically invalidates a person’s hunting or furtaking license 30 days after the change in status unless the licensee completes and submits a change in residency.
Become a License Issuing Agent
Hunting License Sales Report

DMAP (Deer Management Assistance Program)

Applying for an elk license

Antlerless Deer License Applications

Antlerless License Update

Shooting Range Permits are typically valid from July 1-June 30. Note: Shooting Range Permits with an expiration date of June 30, 2020 will be valid through Aug. 31, 2020.