'Doe' license applications being accepted Monday

Hunters can apply for antlerless deer licenses starting on Monday. Many hunters mail their applications on Saturday to assure that they're received in time.

It's likely that the supply of "doe" licenses will exceed the initial demand from Pennsylvania hunters in many areas, including Cameron and Potter counties.

The Game Commission has boosted the license allotment for Wildlife Management Area 2G -- which includes all of Cameron County and the southern section of Potter -- by some 7,000 to a new figure of 26,000. All applications must be submitted through the U.S. Mail (first-class only).

The allotment for WMU 3A, which includes the portions of Potter, McKean and Tioga counties north of U.S. Rt. 6, is holding steady at 29,000 licenses this year.

Hunters are provided with a regular antlerless deer license application when they purchase their general hunting license.

Next week, the Game Commission will launch a "Doe License Update" page on its website (pgc.state.pa.us) to provide information on the availability of antlerless deer licenses.

Hunters may apply for only one license during the regular antlerless deer license round. During the first round of unsold licenses, hunters may apply for a second license. During the second round of unsold licenses, hunters may apply for a third license.

County treasurers will mail regular and first round unsold antlerless licenses to successful applicants no later than Sept. 17.