Time to Apply For Turkey, Bear Tags

Sportsmen have until the middle of next month to apply for this spring's controlled turkey and bear hunts. The application period ends February 15. Cost of the application is $6.25, and sportsmen wishing to apply must have a 2006 hunting license. This year, turkey hunters will have a better chance of drawing one of the permits in Unit 54. Turkey numbers have been increasing over the past several years in the South Hills so biologists have increased the permit numbers to 50 from the 36 permits offered in 2005. Youth hunters, 10- to 15-years-old, will be issued 18 permits with the remaining 32 being offered to other applicants. Sportsmen can apply at any license vendor in the state. For more information, call 324-4359.