Pennsylvania hunting seasons
Season dates for 2026-27, straight from the PGC regulations — starting with what you actually want to know.
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Deer Opens Sep 19 36 days away Turkey Opens Oct 31 78 days away Duck Opens Sep 19 36 days away Dove Opens Sep 1 18 days away
Dates checked against the PGC regulations Aug 14, 2026.
Deer season
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Firearms (Antlerless) DMAP properties statewide run the same dates. WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D and 5A have their own extended season ending Jan. 18 — check the WMU listing. | WMUs 2B, 5C & 5D | Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 |
| Regular Firearms Antlered and antlerless together statewide — the two-week rifle season most of the state plans around. | Statewide | Nov 28 – Dec 13 |
| Special Firearms (Antlerless) Junior and senior license holders, disabled-person permit holders, and residents on active duty only. | Statewide | Oct 22 – Oct 25 |
| Archery | Statewide | Oct 3 – Nov 20; Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 |
| Archery The suburban units around Pittsburgh and Philadelphia open two weeks early and stay open through the rifle season. | WMUs 2B, 5C & 5D | Sep 19 – Nov 27; Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 |
| Flintlock Muzzleloader Flintlock only. No fluorescent orange required. | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 |
| Muzzleloader (Antlerless) An antlerless license is required. | Statewide | Oct 17 – Oct 25 |
Turkey season
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Season Length varies by WMU: 1B, 3D, 4C and 4E close Nov. 8; 5A and 5B close Nov. 3; 2A, 2F, 3B and 3C add Nov. 25-27; 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E run to Nov. 20 plus Nov. 25-27; 5C and 5D are closed. Shotguns and archery only — no single-projectile firearms. | Statewide | Oct 31 – Nov 15 |
| Spring Gobbler Bearded birds only. Hours run to noon May 1-15, then to half an hour after sunset May 16-31. | Statewide | May 1 – May 31 |
| Spring Gobbler Youth Hunt Junior license holders and mentored hunters 16 and under. Hours end at noon. | Statewide | Apr 24 – Apr 25 |
Duck season
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Season Sunday hunting is closed for migratory game birds. | Lake Erie Zone | Nov 2, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 |
| Regular Season Sunday hunting is closed for migratory game birds. | North Zone | Oct 10 – Oct 24; Nov 17, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 |
| Regular Season Sunday hunting is closed for migratory game birds. | Northwest Zone | Oct 10 – Nov 27; Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 |
| Regular Season Sunday hunting is closed for migratory game birds. | South Zone | Oct 10 – Oct 17; Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 |
| Junior Day Junior and mentored youth hunters, properly accompanied. Hours close at sunset. | Statewide | Sep 19 |
| Junior, Veteran & Active Duty Day A veterans and active-duty-only day follows on Jan. 16. | Lake Erie Zone | Oct 24 |
| Junior, Veteran & Active Duty Day A veterans and active-duty-only day follows on Jan. 16. | North Zone | Oct 31 |
| Junior, Veteran & Active Duty Day A veterans and active-duty-only day follows on Jan. 16. | Northwest Zone | Sep 26 |
| Junior, Veteran & Active Duty Day A veterans and active-duty-only day follows on Jan. 23. | South Zone | Nov 7 |
Dove season
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Season Sunday hunting is closed for migratory game birds. | Statewide | Sep 1 – Nov 27; Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 |
Draw & application deadlines
Coming up: Antlerless deer licenses — final sales round — on sale Aug 24, 2026.