Scaup hunting season data across 12 GMUs in Pennsylvania. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Nov 2 — Nov 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Nov 25 — Dec 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone Lake_Erie | Firearm | Dec 18 — Jan 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Oct 10 — Oct 24 | — | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Nov 17 — Dec 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone North | Firearm | Dec 18 — Jan 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone Northwest | Firearm | Oct 10 — Nov 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone Northwest | Firearm | Nov 26 — Nov 27 | — | — | — |
| Zone Northwest | Firearm | Dec 21 — Jan 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone South | Firearm | Oct 10 — Oct 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone South | Firearm | Nov 18 — Dec 25 | — | — | — |
| Zone South | Firearm | Dec 26 — Jan 18 | — | — | — |
Pennsylvania has 12 scaup seasons across 4 zones, split by weapon (Firearm). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for scaup 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.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.