Deer season in Pennsylvania runs Aug 1 – Apr 15 across 23 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Firearm | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Firearm | Oct 22 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Firearm | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
+ 29 more
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1A | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Archery | Sep 19 — Nov 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Archery | Oct 3 — Nov 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Archery | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
+ 22 more
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3D | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4B | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4C | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4D | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4E | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5B | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5C | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5D | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1A | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1B | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2A | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2B | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2C | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2D | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2E | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2F | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2G | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3A | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3B | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3C | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3D | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4A | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4B | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4C | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4D | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4E | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5A | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5B | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5C | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5D | Flintlock | Dec 26 — Jan 24 | — | — | — |
Deer season in Pennsylvania currently runs Aug 1 to Apr 15, across 145 season rows and 23 WMUs, split by weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, Firearm, Flintlock).
The best WMUs for deer 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.