Bear season in Pennsylvania runs Sep 19 – Dec 13 across 22 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 6 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 6 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 6 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3D | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3D | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 6 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4A | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4B | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4C | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4C | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 6 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4D | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4E | Firearm | Nov 21 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4E | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 6 | — | — | — |
+ 8 more
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Archery | Sep 19 — Nov 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3D | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4A | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4B | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4C | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4D | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4E | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5A | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5B | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5C | Archery | Sep 19 — Nov 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5D | Archery | Sep 19 — Nov 27 | — | — | — |
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3D | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4A | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4B | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4C | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4D | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4E | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5A | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5B | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5C | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5D | Muzzleloader | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3D | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4A | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4B | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4C | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4D | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4E | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5A | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5B | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5C | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5D | Special_firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
Bear season in Pennsylvania currently runs Sep 19 to Dec 13, across 99 season rows and 22 WMUs, split by weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, Special_firearm, Firearm).
The best WMUs for bear in Pennsylvania depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per WMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Pennsylvania seasons, public land, and license.