PA Turkey Hunting

PA Turkey Season 2026: Dates by WMU

Turkey season in Pennsylvania runs Oct 31 – May 30 across 22 WMUs.

160 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 1AFirearmApr 25 — Apr 25———
Zone 1AFirearmMay 2 — May 16———
Zone 1AFirearmMay 18 — May 30———
Zone 1AFirearmOct 31 — Nov 15———
Zone 1AFirearmApr 24 — Apr 25———
Zone 1AFirearmMay 1 — May 15———
Zone 1AFirearmMay 17 — May 29———
Zone 1BFirearmApr 25 — Apr 25———
Zone 1BFirearmMay 2 — May 16———
Zone 1BFirearmMay 18 — May 30———
Zone 1BFirearmOct 31 — Nov 8———
Zone 1BFirearmApr 24 — Apr 25———
Zone 1BFirearmMay 1 — May 15———
Zone 1BFirearmMay 17 — May 29———
Zone 2AFirearmApr 25 — Apr 25———
Zone 2AFirearmMay 2 — May 16———
Zone 2AFirearmMay 18 — May 30———
Zone 2AFirearmOct 31 — Nov 15———
Zone 2AFirearmNov 25 — Nov 27———
Zone 2AFirearmApr 24 — Apr 25———
Zone 2AFirearmMay 1 — May 15———
Zone 2AFirearmMay 17 — May 29———
Zone 2BFirearmApr 25 — Apr 25———
Zone 2BFirearmMay 2 — May 16———
Zone 2BFirearmMay 18 — May 30———

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Turkey in Pennsylvania: FAQ

When is turkey season in Pennsylvania?

Turkey season in Pennsylvania currently runs Oct 31 to May 30, across 160 season rows and 22 WMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt turkey in Pennsylvania?

The best WMUs for turkey 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 Turkey 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.

Turkey in Pennsylvania: parcels + public land