Hal Korber While those holding valid hunting or furtaker licenses may use Game Commission shooting ranges during posted hours, an unlicensed individual must hold a valid shooting range permit to do the same. Like hunting and furtaker licenses, range permits are valid from July 1 to June 30. Range permits available at issuing agents With change, buyers have more options on where to get their permits. Pennsylvania Game Commission shooting range permits now can be purchased at any license issuing agent, as well as online. Previously, the permits were available online, with those buying permits printing them at home. Permits were only available for physical purchase at the Game Commission's Harrisburg headquarters and the agency's six region offices. While range permits now are available anywhere hunting licenses are sold, those buying them online through The Outdoor Shop can continue to print them at home. SEPTEMBER 2019 Game Commission shooting ranges have been established on 29 state game lands throughout Pennsylvania. Those holding valid hunting or furtaker licenses may use Game Commission shooting ranges during posted hours of operation, and can bring along one unlicensed guest. Otherwise, those not holding valid hunting or furtaker licenses must have valid shooting range permits to use Game Commission firearms shooting ranges. Range permits are not needed when using archery ranges on state game lands. 45