Landowners can apply for DMAP
Deadline to apply: July 1

Landowners interested in enrolling in the Game Commission's Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) have until July 1 to apply.

Applications are available from the agency's website. The program helps landowners use licensed hunters reduce the number of deer on their properties.

A coupon for an antlerless deer permit is given for every five acres in agricultural operations or a coupon for every 50 acres for other land uses.

Permits cost $10 for Pennsylvania residents and $35 for non-residents.

Eligible lands for DMAP are: public lands; private lands where no fee is charged for hunting; and hunting club lands owned in fee title so long as the club was established prior to Jan. 1, 2000, and they provide a club charter and list of current members to the agency.

After Aug. 1, hunters can begin to apply for DMAP antlerless deer permits.

Properties that have available coupons will be posted on the Game Commission website.

More information on local DMAP permits is available from the Game Commission's office in Jersey Shore at 570- 398-4744.