Everyone who joins the Dedicated Hunter program looks forward to obtaining their deer permits. So how do you get yours?

If you joined the program in 2011

• Year 1: You must perform a minimum of 16 service hours on conservation projects and complete the online wildlife conservation and ethics course.
• Year 2: You must perform a minimum of 16 service hours, for a total of 32 service hours (year 1 + year 2).
• Year 3: You must perform a minimum of 8 service hours, for a total of 40 service hours (year 1 + year 2 + year 3).

Residents may purchase no more than 30 of the 40 required service hours, and nonresidents may purchase all 40 hours.

If you joined the program in 2012 or 2013

• Year 1: You must perform a minimum of 8 service hours on conservation projects and complete the online wildlife conservation and ethics course.
• Year 2: You must perform a minimum of 16 service hours, for a total of 24 service hours (year 1 + year 2).
• Year 3: You must perform a minimum of 8 service hours, for a total of 32 service hours (year 1 + year 2 + year 3).

Residents may purchase no more than 24 of the 32 required service hours, and nonresidents may purchase all 32 hours.

We encourage you to use this website to check on your hours and the completion of other requirements. If you believe our records are incorrect, please contact a Division office.

IMPORTANT: You must have a current, unexpired hunting or combination license in order to apply for the Dedicated Hunter Program during the 2013 big game application period.

Want to know more? Read about using or returning your permits, see common questions and answers or review the program rules.