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Deer Hunting

Archery, Firearm and Whistle

GETTING READY FOR 2020 DEER SEASON

Deer Permit Applications/Sales Chart
Firearm and Muzzleloader Deer Season Information (including season dates and how to apply)
List of Special Hunt Area Permits Remaining After Deer Muzzleloader Lottery Drawings
List of Special Hunt Area Permits Remaining After Deer Firearm Lottery Drawings
List of County Permits Remaining After Deer Muzzleloader Lottery Drawings
List of County Permits Remaining After Deer Firearm Lottery Drawings
Archery Deer Season Information (including season dates and how to apply)
Youth Firearm Deer Season Information
Late-Winter Deer Season Information (will be available in early Fall 2020)
CWD Deer Season Information (will be available in early Fall 2020)
Military Fee Exemptions
Hunting and Trapping Digest
Status of My Deer Permit Application
Request a correction to a Deer Application or Replacement of a Deer Permit
Special Hunt Area Hunter Fact Sheets
Public Hunting Areas Reports
Obtain a Windshield Card
Licensed Outfitters and Regulations
Season Dates - Rules of Thumb

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