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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 1A | Archery | Sep 13 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMU 1A | Rifle | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| WMU 1A | Muzzleloader | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — |
| WMU 1B | Archery | Sep 13 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMU 1B | Rifle | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| WMU 1B | Muzzleloader | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — |
+ 60 more Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 1A | Archery | Oct 18 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| WMU 1A | Rifle | Dec 2 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| WMU 1B | Archery | Oct 18 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| WMU 1B | Rifle | Dec 2 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| WMU 2A | Archery | Oct 18 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| WMU 2A | Rifle | Dec 2 — Jan 31 | — | — |
+ 38 more Bear seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2A | Trapping | Dec 20 — Jan 11 | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Firearm | Jan 10 — Feb 4 | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Trapping | Dec 20 — Jan 11 | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Firearm | Jan 10 — Feb 4 | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Trapping | Dec 20 — Jan 11 | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Firearm | Jan 10 — Feb 4 | — | — |
+ 26 more Bobcat seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Oct 25 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Jan 17 — Jan 17 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Nov 1 — Nov 1 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Jan 17 — Jan 17 | — | — |
+ 13 more Canada Goose seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Oct 25 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Nov 3 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Jan 17 — Jan 17 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Oct 11 — Oct 25 | — | — |
+ 13 more Coot seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Oct 25 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Nov 3 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Eire | Firearm | Jan 17 — Jan 17 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Sep 20 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Oct 11 — Oct 25 | — | — |
+ 7 more Duck seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone statewide | Firearm | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Zone statewide | Trapping | Oct 25 — Feb 22 | — | — |
| Zone statewide | Trapping | Dec 26 — Feb 22 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone statewide | Firearm | Sep 1 — Nov 28 | — | — |
| Zone statewide | Firearm | Dec 20 — Jan 3 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone statewide | Trapping | Dec 20 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone statewide | Firearm | Oct 11 — Nov 14 | — | — |
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.