HARRISBURG — For the second year in a row, 48 junior hunters will have the opportunity to harvest wild pheasant in Pennsylvania.

Hunters between the ages of 12 and 16 are eligible to apply for the second annual Central Susquehanna Wild Pheasant Recovery Area youth hunt. Each applicant must obtain a 2018-19 Pa. junior hunting or combination license, as well as a junior pheasant permit, prior to applying.

Applications must be filled out online and submitted by Aug. 3. Applications can be found at pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/PheasantYouthHuntApplication.

Applications will be selected at random Aug. 17. Those selected for permits will be notified Aug. 24.