Hunters: Slower-Than-Usual License Fulfillment Expected

Hunters eager to see if their 2021-22 antlerless deer license has been awarded might need to wait a little longer than usual.

The new licensing system now used to issue all hunting licenses, including antlerless licenses, has experienced slowdowns during peak sales periods – one of which began Monday, when Pennsylvania residents were able to apply for their first antlerless deer license. That means it’s taking longer to issue antlerless licenses.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working with NIC Inc., the vendor that operates the new HuntFishPA licensing system, toward a solution that will...