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Pennsylvania hunting licenses are on sale now, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)

The 2014-15 hunting and furtaker licenses are effective July 1, when the licenses that now are valid expire. The new licenses are valid through June 30, 2015.

A Resident Adult Hunting License (age 17-64) costs $20.70. For a schedule of fees, click here.

Licenses can be purchased online or in person.

A list of available issuing agents — in and out of state — is available at this link.

To buy a hunting and furtaker license online, click here.

Pennsylvania Hunting Licenses Now On Sale

With the hunting season underway, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has safety tips to offer to first-time hunters, and those who have not been hunting in the past several years, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).

•    Hunters should always identify the target, do not shoot at sounds or movement. Young observers should dress appropriately as well, following the rules.
•    Wear the mandated amount of florescent orange clothing and stay in the zone, do not shoot at game moving between hunters.
•    Scouting hunting areas is always best, plan where to hunt, and hunt where you plan.
•    Use a map and compass or a GPS unit. This way you can be found in case of an accident.
•    Carry a basic survival kit and know how to use it.

Pennsylvania hunters and sportsmen are encouraged by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to consider participating in the state’s Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) program, which provides donations of venison to local food banks, soup kitchens and families in need, reports state Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).

Started in 1991, HSH has developed into a refined support service for organizations that assist Pennsylvanians in need. Each year, Hunters Sharing the Harvest helps to deliver almost 200,000 meals to food banks, churches and social services feeding programs.

As part of the program, hunters are encouraged to take a deer to a participating meat processor and identify how much of their deer meat to donate to HSH. If an individual is donating an entire deer, he or she is asked to make a $15 tax-deductible co-pay, and HSH will cover the remaining processing fees. However, a hunter can cover the entire costs of the processing, which is also tax deductible.

To learn more about the program and obtain a list of participating meat processors and county coordinators, visit the HSH website.

Pennsylvania’s HSH program is recognized as one of the most successful among similar programs in about 40 states.

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