Pennsylvania Hunting Resources

Updated: June 28, 2026

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Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission

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ArcheryStatewide. Late season runs Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027. Special regulations areas open earlier.

Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026

Muzzleloader (Antlerless)Statewide. Flintlock season (Antlered/Antlerless) runs Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027.

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Special FirearmsAntlerless only. Restricted to Junior, Senior, Mentored hunters, and Active Duty Military.

Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Regular FirearmsStatewide regular firearms season.

Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026

Fall SeasonDates vary significantly by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU). Certain units have shorter seasons or are closed.

Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026

Youth Spring GobblerEligible junior and mentored hunters only.

Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027

Spring GobblerBearded bird only. 2027 bag limit reduced to 1.

May 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027

Small GameCombined species. Late season resumes Dec 26, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027.

Sep 12, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026

Migratory Game Bird2025-26 dates shown (2026-27 pending federal framework). Late segment runs Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026.

Sep 1, 2025 – Nov 28, 2025

Migratory Game Bird (Ducks - North Zone)2025-26 dates shown (2026-27 pending). Segment 2: Nov 18, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026. Dates vary heavily by zone.

Oct 11, 2025 – Oct 25, 2025

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