PA Gallinules Hunting

PA Gallinules Season 2026: Dates by WMU

Gallinules season in Pennsylvania runs Sep 1 – Sep 26 across 4 WMUs.

16 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

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

Gallinules in Pennsylvania: FAQ

When is gallinules season in Pennsylvania?

Gallinules season in Pennsylvania currently runs Sep 1 to Sep 26, 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 in Pennsylvania: parcels + public land