• ​License Year 
  The license year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.
  Descriptions of the various licenses and permits
  Licenses and permits can be purchased ​online or in person. 

• Applications are required for some opportunities
  Antlerless deer licenses. Resident applications open mid-July. 
  Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) permits to harvest antlerless deer. Permits are limited. Sales open with general license sales mid-June.
  Elk License. Hunters must apply by July 31.

• Some license sales have deadlines
  Bobcat and Fisher permits must be purchased by Dec. 17, 2021.
  Special Spring Turkey License purchase deadline: April 29, 2022
  River Otter Permit deadline: Feb. 11, 2022

• Hunters with Disabilities may qualify for special provisions.

1. Go to www.huntfish.pa.gov
2. Click Create an Account
3. Click Create New Customer.
4. Click No to the question 'Have you previously purchased a hunting or fishing license in Pennsylvania?
5. Click Yes to question 'Do you need the ability to purchase Hunting or Fishing Licenses?'
6. Select answer for question 'Are you a United States citizen?'
7. Enter Date of Birth.
8. Enter Social Security Number.  Driver's License information is not required.
9. Click Resident or Non-Resident to question 'Are you a Resident of the State of Pennsylvania?'
10. On the Create Profile page, enter all required personal information.
11. Click Next.
12. Click Confirm to verify your address.
13. Optional – Create a username for your account.
14. Click Skip or Save.
15. Click Yes after reviewing the customer information.

Licenses and permits can be purchased ​online or in person. 

WATCH: How To Purchase A License Online

1. Go to www.huntfish.pa.gov
2. Log in to your HuntFishPA account and verify your customer information.
3. On the Customer's Homepage, click Buy License/Permits.
4. Click on Hunt/Trap tab.
5. Click the General Hunting or Furtaker License.
6. Answer the question 'Have you held a hunting/furtaker license or taken a hunter/trapper education course?':
1. Select 'Yes' if you have completed.
2. Select 'No' if you have not completed.  Cannot purchase General Hunting license without the requirement completed.
7. Click in checkbox of the Add-on licenses, permits or applications to add them to the shopping cart.
8. Click Add to Cart.
9. On the Shopping Cart page:
1. To add more licenses, permits, application or merchandise click Keep Shopping.
2. If the order is done then click Checkout.
10. Review Shopping Cart and click Checkout.
11. Click Use Address on Account or enter alternate address to mail permit/license too.
12. Click Next.
13. Click Payment Type and enter Payment Information.
14. Click Submit.
15. On Order Receipt, click Receipt and License Document to view receipt or applications.
16. Click Back to Dashboard to go back to the Homepage.

Licenses and permits can be purchased ​online or in person. 

1. Go to www.huntfish.pa.gov
2. Log in to your HuntFishPA account and verify customer information.
3. On the Customer's Homepage, click Buy License/Permits.
4. Click on Hunt/Trap tab.
5. Click the Mentored Adult Permit.
6. Click Add to Cart.
7. On the Shopping Cart page, click Keep Shopping.
8. Click on the Applications tab.
9. Select the Mentored Adult Application of choice.
10. Click Add to Cart.
11. Review Application Zone and Time Period.  (Screenshots below)
12. Click Add to Cart.
13. Review Shopping Cart and click Checkout.
14. Click Use Address on Account or enter alternate address to mail permit/license too.
15. Click Next.
16. Click Payment Type and enter Payment Information.
17. Click Submit.
18. On Order Receipt, click Receipt and License Document to view receipt or applications.
19. Click Back to Dashboard to go back to the Homepage.
20. To view applications click Submitted Applications.

WATCH: How To Check The Status Of An Antlerless Deer License Application

1. Go to www.Huntfish.pa.gov to view the status of Antlerless Deer License Application mailed to county treasurer.
2. Click Log in to My Account
3. Can search by any type to find account.
4. Click Next (don't need to update SSN or DL)
5. Click a Residency then Next.
6. On Review Summary screen click Yes (don't need to update information unless customer sees a mistake).
7. On Customer Dashboard, click Purchase History in the Licenses section.
1. Antlerless Deer License Applications are not in the Application and Points section.  Only for Elk lotteries and Special Hunt lotteries.
8. On the Purchase History page, the current license year will display.  Scroll down to find Antlerless Deer License that has been issued.
1. Each round the hunter applies they will see another license if it was successful.
2. Unsuccessful applications will not display in Purchase History and cannot be viewed by the hunter anywhere in the customer dashboard.  Unsuccessful applications and checks will be mailed back to the customer.
3. The Antlerless Deer License in the Purchase History will display:
1. Date it was Issued (Purchase Date)
2. License Year it is for (Season)
3. Round it was issued in (Round)
4. WMU awarded (WMU)
5. County Treasurer that issued it (Purchased From)
9. Click Done to go back to the Customer Dashboard.