Hunters looking for new antlerless deer hunting opportunities are encouraged to review the list of Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) properties available on the Pennsylvania Game Commission's website.

DMAP is a Game Commission program designed to help landowners manage deer numbers on their properties. Qualified landowners participating in DMAP receive a limited number of coupons - determined by acreage - that they will make available to hunters, who, in turn, may redeem them for a DMAP antlerless deer permit to hunt on the property for which they are issued. Hunters may use them during any established deer hunting season for 2004-2005.

This year, 659 properties representing 1,707,969 acres were approved for enrollment in DMAP.

8/13/2004