Pennsylvania has one of the largest hunter populations in the country, with white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, and elk hunting across the Appalachian Mountains and state game lands.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — |
+ 93 more Bear seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2A | Trapping | Dec 19 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Firearm | Jan 9 — Feb 3 | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Trapping | Dec 19 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Firearm | Jan 9 — Feb 3 | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Trapping | Dec 19 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Firearm | Jan 9 — Feb 3 | — | — |
+ 28 more Bobcat seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Oct 24 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Jan 16 — Jan 16 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Oct 31 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Jan 16 — Jan 16 | — | — |
+ 13 more Canada Goose seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Oct 24 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Nov 2 — Jan 9 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Jan 16 — Jan 16 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Oct 10 — Oct 24 | — | — |
+ 13 more Coot seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Oct 24 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Jan 16 — Jan 16 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 19 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Oct 31 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Jan 16 — Jan 16 | — | — |
+ 7 more Brant seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — |
+ 5 more Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Firearm | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Statewide | Trapping | Oct 24 — Feb 21 | — | — |
| Statewide | Trapping | Dec 26 — Feb 21 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Trapping | Dec 19 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Firearm | Aug 20 — Mar 21 | — | — |
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Pennsylvania Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Pennsylvania on our interactive hunting map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.