Hunting Product Information

Hunters possessing a Deer Management Permit (DMP) may take one antlerless deer per permit, in addition to deer that may be taken with a regular big game tag or Bow/Muzz Antlerless or Bow/Muzz Either Sex tags

• DMPs are awarded in an instant lottery - customers purchase their application and once they have made payment they will be notified immediately if they are successful
• DMPs may only be used for antlerless deer (have no antlers or antlers less than 3" long).
• DMPs may only be used in the WMU for which they are issued.
• DMPs are valid during all deer hunting seasons.
• Junior Bowhunters may use DMPs during the special archery seasons and during the regular season.
• Hunters may transfer or receive up to 2 DMPs from other hunters
• An overview of how DMP quotas are established is available at Understanding DMPs: Quota Setting and Permit Selection
• Applicants must be 14 years or older with a regular big game hunting license. Junior bowhunters who are 12 years or older with a junior bowhunting license may also apply
• If applying at a license sales agent, hunters who are selected will receive their tags immediately. If applying online or by phone, hunters who are selected must wait approximately three weeks to receive tags
• There is a $10 non-refundable application fee for all applicants, except for holders of Lifetime Sportsman licenses purchased prior to 9/30/2009, and Junior Hunters & Junior Bowhunters
• Hunters can be awarded up to 2 DMPs - they will make 2 choices, the choices will be ranked, they can be awarded for 2 DMPs in the same WMU choice
• DMP Application cannot be voided under any circumstances