Are Junior Hunters eligible to apply for Deer Management Permits?
Yes. Junior hunters who are 14 or 15 may apply for a Deer Management Permit (DMP). Q: What if I turn 14 during the hunting season? A: If you have a Junior Hunting license, after you turn 14 you can return to any license issuing agent to obtain your deer and bear carcass tags at no additional fee. You can also request the tags through our DEC Automated Licensing System (DECALS) or by calling 1-866-933-2257. If you turn 14 on or before October 1, you may also apply for a DMP. If you turn 14 after October 1, the DMP application period is closed. You will be able to apply for a DMP if any are offered during the extended application period beginning November 1. DMPs may be consigned to or from a junior hunter if the junior hunter is 14 or 15 years old. Q: Who is required to use the Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form (PDF, 24 kb)? A: The permission form is required for the following when hunting or trapping with someone other than a parent or legal guardian: • Junior hunters 1
