The Daily Freeman is reporting the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced sporting licenses and deer management permits are now available for purchase. Deer management permits can be purchased beginning this week at all license-issuing outlets or by phone, internet or mail through Oct. 1. Hunting and trapping licenses are valid for one year beginning Sept. 1. The DEC offers special hunts for youth aged 12 to 15, and for trappers under the age of 12, through its Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper program.