(WHTM) — This year, all Pennsylvania residents are guaranteed to get an antlerless deer license, as long as they buy one in time.

The licenses will go on sale Monday, June 23, along with all other general 2025-2026 hunting and furtaker licenses.

But this time, all PA residents are guaranteed to get an antlerless license for the Wildlife Management Unit of their choice when they buy it by 7 a.m. on Monday, July 14, the day license sales open to nonresidents.

That’s three full weeks to make a purchase.

“Guaranteeing resident hunters an antlerless license for the WMU of their choice provides them flexibility in deciding when to purchase, and ensures every resident hunter can get a license without waiting, if so inclined,” said Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith. 

To purchase a license online, go to HuntFish.pa.gov and sign in or create a new account on the platform. Online purchases should arrive within 20 business days, but they also come with an immediate digital license.

Those who prefer the traditional route can check out the commission’s interactive map for stores selling licenses near them. Anyone purchasing in-store will get their license and harvest tags immediately.

The new license year begins July 1, at which time 2024-20255 hunting and furtaker licenses, as well as mentored permits, will expire and new licenses will be needed.

General hunting licenses cost $20.97 for resident adults and $101.97 for nonresident adults. Antlerless deer licenses cost $6.97 for residents and $26.97 for nonresidents. A full list of prices can be found here.