Well, now I'm embarassed. I have a lifetime, so don't follow those regs much.
Sorry about posting the wrong information.
From the Regs:
Jan. 1 - 15: All hunters must possess a hunting license and a deer archery license for the current calendar year, unless otherwise exempt. Most annual licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
One would think that I know them cover to cover but I have to read them constantly. Partly because I've had a lifetime for almost 20 years and I had never seen a paper/annual license (other than a HIP).