Pennsylvania Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Pennsylvania, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 5 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Pennsylvania Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Pennsylvania including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Nov 28 - Dec 13, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual agency-linked2026–27 digest printed23/PDF25 regular firearms Nov28–Dec13 statewide, not Dec12; only WMU2D private-land non-exempt adult legal-antlered manually operated centerfire rifle subset reviewed. Printed25/PDF27 three up: three points on one side including main beam, excluding brow tine; other points at least one inch, main beam tip counts regardless of length. Junior/mentored/disabled-vehicle-blind/resident-active-duty antler exceptions excluded; senior holders still abide restrictions. General hunting license/correct antlered harvest tag, one antlered deer per license year across seasons. Printed24/PDF26 rifles require all-lead ball/bullet or expanding bullet; Semiautomatic rifles prohibited for deer, printed15/PDF17. Printed4/PDF6 all regular-season Sundays included, including Dec13; private-land written permission recommended, special Sunday written-permission requirement lifted, actual landowner permission/access still needed. Check precise WMU/private parcel/access, orange/hours/sights/tagging/reporting/CWD/DMA/local rules/closures/amendments; not individual permission. No antlerless/Ag Tag/DMAP/flintlock/public/park/Special Regulations Area/other-unit/exemption coverage; seven historical rows/license metadata remain unverified. Final adopted calendar confirms dates; preliminary/older digest not substituted.
All Deer Seasons
5 seasons for Pennsylvania deer hunting
Sep 20 - Nov 14, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery season
Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Late archery
Nov 28 - Dec 13, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual agency-linked2026–27 digest printed23/PDF25 regular firearms Nov28–Dec13 statewide, not Dec12; only WMU2D private-land non-exempt adult legal-antlered manually operated centerfire rifle subset reviewed. Printed25/PDF27 three up: three points on one side including main beam, excluding brow tine; other points at least one inch, main beam tip counts regardless of length. Junior/mentored/disabled-vehicle-blind/resident-active-duty antler exceptions excluded; senior holders still abide restrictions. General hunting license/correct antlered harvest tag, one antlered deer per license year across seasons. Printed24/PDF26 rifles require all-lead ball/bullet or expanding bullet; Semiautomatic rifles prohibited for deer, printed15/PDF17. Printed4/PDF6 all regular-season Sundays included, including Dec13; private-land written permission recommended, special Sunday written-permission requirement lifted, actual landowner permission/access still needed. Check precise WMU/private parcel/access, orange/hours/sights/tagging/reporting/CWD/DMA/local rules/closures/amendments; not individual permission. No antlerless/Ag Tag/DMAP/flintlock/public/park/Special Regulations Area/other-unit/exemption coverage; seven historical rows/license metadata remain unverified. Final adopted calendar confirms dates; preliminary/older digest not substituted.
Nov 30 - Dec 13, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Regular firearms
Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Flintlock season
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Zone-Specific Information
Pennsylvania has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: WMU2D private-land non-exempt adult three-up antlered manually operated centerfire rifle. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Pennsylvania
Only WMU2D private non-exempt adult three-up antlered manually operated centerfire rifle Nov28–Dec13 reviewed from actual2026–27 digest. Includes Sundays/Dec13, not Dec12 cutoff; special Sunday written-permission requirement lifted, permission still needed/writing recommended. Three points including main beam excluding brow tine; no semiautomatic rifles. Current license/tag/one antlered annually/WMU/ammunition/orange/hours/tagging/reporting/CWD/DMA/access/closures need checks. Antlerless/Ag Tag/DMAP/flintlock/parks/public/SRA/other units/exemptions/seven history rows/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
Pennsylvania Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Pennsylvania
When is deer season in Pennsylvania?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-20 to 2025-11-14; 2025-12-26 to 2026-01-25; 2026-11-28 to 2026-12-13; 2025-11-30 to 2025-12-13; 2025-12-26 to 2026-01-18. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Pennsylvania?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 20, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery season
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Pennsylvania?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-28 to 2026-12-13; 2025-11-30 to 2025-12-13. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Pennsylvania have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Dec 26, 2025 to Jan 18, 2026. Unverified date record; agency review required. Flintlock season
Are there different deer hunting zones in Pennsylvania?
Yes, Pennsylvania has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: WMU2D private-land non-exempt adult three-up antlered manually operated centerfire rifle. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Pennsylvania?
Yes, you need a valid Pennsylvania hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Pennsylvania wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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