PA Duck Hunting

Duck in Pennsylvania

Duck hunting season data across 26 GMUs in Pennsylvania. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

26 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmSep 19Sep 19
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmOct 24Oct 24
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmNov 2Jan 9
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmJan 16Jan 16
Zone NorthFirearmSep 19Sep 19
Zone NorthFirearmOct 10Oct 24
Zone NorthFirearmOct 31Oct 31
Zone NorthFirearmNov 17Jan 9
Zone NorthFirearmJan 16Jan 16
Zone NorthwestFirearmSep 19Sep 19
Zone NorthwestFirearmSep 26Sep 26
Zone NorthwestFirearmOct 10Nov 27
Zone NorthwestFirearmDec 21Jan 9
Zone NorthwestFirearmJan 16Jan 16
Zone SouthFirearmSep 19Sep 19
Zone SouthFirearmOct 10Oct 17
Zone SouthFirearmNov 7Nov 7
Zone SouthFirearmNov 18Jan 18
Zone SouthFirearmJan 23Jan 23
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmNov 2Jan 9
Zone NorthFirearmOct 10Oct 24
Zone NorthFirearmNov 17Jan 9
Zone NorthwestFirearmOct 10Nov 27
Zone NorthwestFirearmDec 21Jan 9
Zone SouthFirearmOct 10Oct 17

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Duck in Pennsylvania: FAQ

When is duck season in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 26 duck seasons across 4 zones, split by weapon (Firearm). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.

Where is the best place to hunt duck in Pennsylvania?

The best zones for duck in Pennsylvania depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Duck hunt in Pennsylvania

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

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