PA Scaup Hunting

PA Scaup Season 2026: Dates by WMU

Scaup season in Pennsylvania runs Oct 10 – Jan 18 across 4 WMUs.

12 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmNov 2 — Nov 24———
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmNov 25 — Dec 17———
Zone Lake_ErieFirearmDec 18 — Jan 9———
Zone NorthFirearmOct 10 — Oct 24———
Zone NorthFirearmNov 17 — Dec 17———
Zone NorthFirearmDec 18 — Jan 9———
Zone NorthwestFirearmOct 10 — Nov 25———
Zone NorthwestFirearmNov 26 — Nov 27———
Zone NorthwestFirearmDec 21 — Jan 9———
Zone SouthFirearmOct 10 — Oct 17———
Zone SouthFirearmNov 18 — Dec 25———
Zone SouthFirearmDec 26 — Jan 18———

Scaup in Pennsylvania: FAQ

When is scaup season in Pennsylvania?

Scaup season in Pennsylvania currently runs Oct 10 to Jan 18, across 12 season rows and 4 WMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt scaup in Pennsylvania?

The best WMUs for scaup 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 Scaup 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.

Scaup in Pennsylvania: parcels + public land