Mercer County Treasurer's Office

Hunting License Information



Related to the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS)

On June 13, 2011, the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS) was activated fully for the sale of Hunting Licenses
  • Hunters will swipe their Pennsylvania driver's license through a magnetic reader


  • All the information from the driver's license will be automatically filled in on the computer


  • Hunters will then select the license and stamps they will purchase


  • Non-Residents and individuals who do not have a driver's license will have the data keyed into the computer for them


  • A permanent customer identification (CID) number will be assigned to each hunter.


  • The first time a hunter purchases a license through this system they will have to furnish their social security number


Mercer County (Hunting) Pistol Requirements :

  • This is for the use of pistols for hunting purposes only


  • All (hunting) pistol permits must be applied for in person


  • The Applicant Must:


    • Present a valid hunting, fishing, furtaking license, or a permit relating to using hunting dogs.


    • Present another valid form of identification


    • Be 18 years of age or older


  • A $6.00 fee per permit must be paid to the County Treasurers Office.


  • Each permit will be in effect for 5 years from the date of purchase.

    Antlerless Deer License Application Schedule

     

    Antlerless Deer License
    By Mail Only
    Antlerless License (residents)
    Antlerless License (non-resident)
    Unsold Antlerless, 1st round, one per applicant
    Unsold Antlerless, 2nd round, one per applicant
    Over-The-Counter Sales
    Antlerless License, WMUs 2B, 5C & 5D
    All Other WMUs

     

Pennsylvania Game Commision License and Permit Fees: 2011-12*

* Obtained from the Pennsylvania Game Commission website.
License Type Age Cost
Resident Adult Hunting
17 - 64
$ 20.70
Resident Junior Hunting
12-16
 $ 6.70
Resident Junior Combination
12 – 16
$ 9.70
Mentored Youth Hunt Permit
under 12
$ 2.70
Resident Senior Hunting
65 & up
$ 13.70
Resident Senior Lifetime Hunting
65 & up
$ 51.70
Resident Senior Lifetime Combination
65 & up
$ 101.70
Resident Senior Lifetime Combination Upgrade License
65 & up
$ 51.70
Resident Senior Lifetime Renewal Licenses (Hunting and Combination)
65 & up
no charge
Resident Landowner Hunting License
12 & up
$ 4.70
Free Resident Disabled Veteran (DV) Hunting and Furtaker Licenses
no charge
Resident Disabled Veteran (DV) Lifetime Hunting and Furtaker Licenses
no charge
Resident Disabled Veteran (DV) Lifetime Renewal License
no charge
Nonresident Adult Hunting
17 & up
$ 101.70
Nonresident Junior Hunting
12-16
 $ 41.70
Nonresident Junior Combination
12 – 16
$ 51.70
Nonresident 7-Day Small Game
12 & up
$ 31.70
Resident Archery (Deer)
12 & up
$ 16.70
Nonresident Archery (Deer)
12 & up
$ 26.70
Resident Muzzleloader (Deer)
12 & up
$ 11.70
Nonresident Muzzleloader (Deer)
12 & up
$ 21.70
Resident Migratory Game Bird
12 & up
$ 3.70
Nonresident Migratory Game Bird
12 & up
$ 6.70
Resident Bear
12 & up
$ 16.70
Nonresident Bear
12 & up
$ 36.70
Resident Antlerless Deer
12 & up
$ 6.70
Nonresident Antlerless Deer
12 & up
$ 26.70
Resident Second Spring Gobbler Season
12 & up
$ 21.70
Nonresident Second Spring Gobbler Season
12 & up
$ 41.70
Resident DMAP Harvest Permit
12 & up
$ 10.70
Nonresident DMAP Harvest Permit
12 & up
$ 35.70

 

Military Cost
Reduced-Fee Resident Military Personnel Hunting 5 $ 2.70
Reduced-Fee Resident PA National Guard or Reserves Hunting 5 $ 2.70
Reduced-Fee Resident Prisoner of War Hunting 5 $ 2.70
Resident Armed Forces (AF) Antlerless Deer Licenses 6 $ 6.70

Furtaker Licenses Age Cost
Resident Adult Furtaker 17 - 64 $ 20.70
Resident Junior Furtaker 12 - 16 $ 6.70
Resident Senior Furtaker 65 & up $ 13.70
Resident Senior Lifetime Furtaker 65 & up $ 51.70
Resident Disabled Veteran (DV) Lifetime Renewal Furtaker License 17 & up no charge
Resident Senior Lifetime Renewal Furtaker 65 & up nocharge
Nonresident Adult Furtaker 17 & up $ 81.70
Nonresident Junior Furtaker 12 - 16 $ 41.70

Special Draw Applications Age Cost
Bobcat Harvest Permit Application 12 & up $6.70
Elk License Drawing 12 & up $10.70