The Game Commission announced this week that hunters can begin applying for regular antlerless deer license applications August 7 for resident hunters and August 21 for non-residents.

Antlerless deer license applications must be sent to the Game Commission via 22 different Post Office boxes and the agency, in turn, will forward them to county treasurers for processing. All applications for antlerless deer licenses - regular, as well as unsold - must be submitted through the U.S. Mail (first-class only). Express and priority mail will not be accepted.

After August 7, the Game Commission will launch the popular "Doe License Update" page on its website to provide hunters with updates on the availability of antlerless deer licenses. Notices for Wildlife Management Units that have sold out will be posted as soon as possible.

The Game Commission also reminded hunters that those looking for new antlerless deer hunting opportunities are encouraged to review the list of Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) properties now available on the Game Commission's website.

The complete antlerless deer hunting announcement is available online.

7/28/2006