A listing of counties and remaining antlerless licenses follows. Hunters are reminded they may purchase regular or surplus antlerless deer licenses over the counter or through the mail. Pennsylvania's first flintlock muzzleloader season was held in 1974 for three days on 37 game lands. A muzzleloader stamp was required. The season went statewide in 1979.
Participants hunt with firearms reminiscent of early settlers.
These firearms are occasionally temperamental. Yet despite the challenges, flintlockers are passionate about their sport. Many, I'm sure, will welcome this early season as a new opportunity, a chance to explore new territories. Hunters who harvest deer during this three-day season, are asked to promptly mail their deer harvest report card. That's always important whenever we're analyzing new approaches to managing the Commonwealth's deer herd.