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.
Pennsylvania hunting seasons cover 725 season dates across 45 WMUs for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Pennsylvania wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| 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 | — | — |
Pennsylvania season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 725 Pennsylvania season dates across 45 WMUs—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing dates.
Pennsylvania offers hunting for 42 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Pennsylvania is divided into 45 WMUs. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
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.
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