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More than 1,900 Saskatchewan hunters could be getting a bonus this year.
That's how many mule deer licences were left over after last spring's Big Game
Draw. The licences are for antlerless mule deer, which is a doe or a young
deer born in spring 2004.
Effective September 15th until October 4th, Saskatchewan Environment will make
the licences available to hunters who do not have a 2004 antlerless mule deer
licence. The licences are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
After October 4th, hunters who already hold an antlerless mule deer licence
for this year will be able to buy a second antlerless mule deer licence if
there are extra licences left over. Most of the licences are valid for hunting
zones in the south and along the west side of the province.
The licences cost $20 plus a $4 handling fee and are only available to
Saskatchewan residents. Last year, 1775 licences were left over from the Big
Game Draw and 942 of them were sold.
"This is a real opportunity for hunters to get out and try their hand at
taking a mule deer this fall," Saskatchewan Environment Manager of Resource
Allocation Dave Brewster said. "We expect a good response from hunters this
year, especially since first licence holders will now be able to buy a second
licence."
Hunters interested in these extra licences can call Saskatchewan Environment's
Resource Stewardship Branch at (306) 787-1288.
More information, including the number of licences available in each hunting
zone, can be found on Saskatchewan Environment's website at
www.se.gov.sk.ca/fishwild.
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