Schuylkill County Treasurer Linda L. Marchalk and Sheriff Joseph G. Groody announced their offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 20, for people to buy hunting, fishing and dog licenses and to renew or apply for licenses to carry firearms.

"2017-2018 hunting licenses will be available beginning Monday, June 19. My office is committed to issuing licenses promptly and effectively. We have four PALs terminals to issue hunting licenses. Please remember hunting licenses must be purchased before applying for a doe license," Marchalk said.She also reminds hunters thatJuly 10, is the first day county treasurers' offices can begin accepting antlerless deer license applications via the U.S. mail.State dog wardens will continue to canvass through the summer. Dog licenses are available in the treasurer's office.In addition to the county treasurer's office, dog licenses are available through local dog agents or by going online to

www.padoglicense.com.A list of 2017 dog agents and downloadable applications are available online at

www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Treasurer/Treasurer.asp."To better serve county residents, I will continue to offer Saturday hours to accommodate law abiding citizens with the option to apply for a license to carry firearms," Groody said.The fee for the license is $20 and is payable with cash, check, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).Current license holders can renew up to 60 days before the expiration date. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and must provide a current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license or a current Pennsylvania identification card that has the applicant's current address.Applicants must provide the name, full address and phone number of two references (references cannot be family members).Applications will be processed and mailed to the applicant's home address. Applications can be accessed at

http://www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Sheriff/LicenseToCarryFirearmsLetterAndApplication.pdf.For more information on dog or hunting or fishing licenses, call 570-628-1433. For questions about gun permits, call 570-628-1440.