Hunting licenses now on sale

Pennsylvania hunting and furtaker licenses for the 2007- 08 seasons went on sale this week.

All fees are the same as they have been since 1999: $20 for adult hunting or furtaker licenses; $6 for junior hunting or furtaker licenses; and $13 for senior hunting or furtaker licenses. Combination licenses are available to junior resident and non-resident (12 to 16 years) and senior resident (65 years and older) hunters and furtakers.

Other resident license fees are: antlerless deer (Wildlife Management Unit specific), $6; archery, $16; muzzleloader, $11; bear, $16; migratory game bird, $3; senior lifetime hunting or furtaker licenses, $51; and resident landowner, $4.

For the second year, the agency will offer hunters the opportunity to purchase a special wild turkey license, which sells for $21 for residents and $41 for nonresidents. These can be used for a second gobbler for the 2008 spring season.

Interested hunters also may apply for the upcoming limited bobcat and elk seasons via "The Outdoor Shop." The public drawing for the bobcat permits will be held on Sept. 14. Elk license applications will be accepted through the mail until Aug. 17, but applications submitted through the Outdoor Shop will be accepted until Aug. 31. The public drawing to award elk licenses will be held on Sept. 15.

Resident hunters may begin applying for a WMU-specific antlerless license on Aug. 6. Those who purchase a general hunting license are provided with a regular antlerless deer license application.