PA Brant Hunting

PA Brant Season 2026: Dates by WMU

Brant season in Pennsylvania runs Oct 10 – Oct 24 across 5 WMUs.

13 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmSep 19 — Sep 19———
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmOct 24 — Oct 24———
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmJan 16 — Jan 16———
Zone NorthFirearmSep 19 — Sep 19———
Zone NorthFirearmOct 31 — Oct 31———
Zone NorthFirearmJan 16 — Jan 16———
Zone NorthwestFirearmSep 19 — Sep 19———
Zone NorthwestFirearmSep 26 — Sep 26———
Zone NorthwestFirearmJan 16 — Jan 16———
Zone SouthFirearmSep 19 — Sep 19———
Zone SouthFirearmNov 7 — Nov 7———
Zone SouthFirearmJan 23 — Jan 23———
StatewideFirearmOct 10 — Nov 13———

Brant in Pennsylvania: FAQ

When is brant season in Pennsylvania?

Brant season in Pennsylvania currently runs Oct 10 to Oct 24, across 13 season rows and 5 WMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt brant in Pennsylvania?

The best WMUs for brant 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.

Plan your Brant hunt in Pennsylvania

View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Pennsylvania seasons, public land, and license.

Brant in Pennsylvania: parcels + public land