PA Gallinules Hunting

PA Gallinules Season 2026: Dates by WMU

Gallinules season in Pennsylvania runs Sep 1 – Jan 23 across 4 WMUs.

16 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmSep 1Nov 20
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmSep 19Sep 19
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmOct 24Oct 24
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmJan 16Jan 16
Zone NorthFirearmSep 1Nov 20
Zone NorthFirearmSep 19Sep 19
Zone NorthFirearmOct 31Oct 31
Zone NorthFirearmJan 16Jan 16
Zone NorthwestFirearmSep 1Nov 20
Zone NorthwestFirearmSep 19Sep 19
Zone NorthwestFirearmSep 26Sep 26
Zone NorthwestFirearmJan 16Jan 16
Zone SouthFirearmSep 1Nov 20
Zone SouthFirearmSep 19Sep 19
Zone SouthFirearmNov 7Nov 7
Zone SouthFirearmJan 23Jan 23

Gallinules in Pennsylvania: FAQ

When is gallinules season in Pennsylvania?

Gallinules season in Pennsylvania currently runs Sep 1 to Jan 23, across 16 season rows and 4 WMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt gallinules in Pennsylvania?

The best WMUs for gallinules 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 Gallinules 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.

Gallinules seasons in Pennsylvania — offline