License: resident $23.00 · nonresident $126.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Antlered) | Oct 3 | Nov 20 | License |
| Archery (Antlerless) | Oct 3 | Nov 20 | License |
| Late Archery | Dec 26 | Jan 24 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 17 | Oct 25 | License |
| Firearms (Antlered) | Nov 28 | Dec 13 | License |
| Firearms (Antlerless) | Nov 28 | Dec 13 | License |
| Flintlock | Dec 26 | Jan 24 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall (varies by WMU) | Oct (verify by WMU) | Nov (verify by WMU) | License |
| Spring Gobbler | May 2 | May 30 | License |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Oct 18 | Oct 25 | License |
| Firearms | Nov 21 | Nov 24 | License |
| Regular Season | Oct 18 | Nov 29 | License |
| DMAP Extended | Dec 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Nov 14 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 12 | Jan 5 | HIP |
Ruffed Grouse Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 18 | Nov 29 | License |
| Late Season | Dec 26 | Jan 18 | License |
Cottontail Rabbit Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 4 | Feb 22 | License |
Gray/Fox Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 6 | Nov 27 | License |
| Late Season | Dec 26 | Feb 22 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 4 | Jan 18 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with PA Game Commission before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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