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Antlerless Deer Permit Update

White-tailed DoeThis page will include information and updates about Antlerless Deer Permit allocations, drawings and availability.

DEER HUNTERS! An antlerless deer permit is required to harvest antlerless deer during any season in all Wildlife Management Zones (WMZ) PDF icon. (Note: WMZ boundaries are marked by roads.)

2009 Deer Permit Allocation Table -- This table shows how many permits will be issued for each Wildlife Management Zone.

2009 Antlerless Deer Permit Updates

JULY 16--ANTLERLESS DEER PERMIT APPLICATIONS DUE-- Applications postmarked after July 16 will not be accepted.

Deer hunters, don't wait in line; apply on time! Deer hunters are reminded that in order to take antlerless deer during any deer hunting season, they must possess an antlerless deer permit. The July 16 antlerless deer permit application deadline is fast approaching. Antlerless deer permit applications are found on paper licenses bought over the counter. Internet license buyers need to access the MassOutdoors website at www.mass.gov/massoutdoors and apply on-line. Only online license holders may apply for a permit through MassOutdoors.

Antlerless deer permit applications delivered to the Field Headquarters after 4:30 PM or postmarked after July 16 will not be accepted.

Due to decreases in the permit allocation in most zones, MassWildlife encourages all hunters to apply for a permit because there will likely be very few zones where permits will be available for purchase over the counter. A table with the number of permits allocated for the 2009 season for each Wildlife Management Zone is posted on the agency website.

Bear permit application deadline is also July 16. More info on bear permits.