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PennsylvaniaDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Pennsylvania.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless Muzzleloader Deer | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Special Antlerless Firearms Season | Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | firearms | |
| Regular Firearms Deer | Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 | rifle | |
| Flintlock Muzzleloader Deer | Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 | flintlock |
Antlerless Muzzleloader Deer: Requires antlerless license or permit antlerless only
Special Antlerless Firearms Season: Junior/Senior license holders, Mentored permit holders, Disabled person permit holders, PA residents on active US military duty only antlerless only
Regular Firearms Deer: 1 antlered per license year; antlerless with required permit
Flintlock Muzzleloader Deer: Flintlock ignition only 1 antlered (if not taken); antlerless with permit
Statewide (most WMUs)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer | Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 | archery |
Archery Deer: First segment of split archery season Second segment of split archery season 1 antlered per license year
WMUs 2B, 5C, 5D
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer (Early Open WMUs) | Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 | archery |
Archery Deer (Early Open WMUs): First segment — WMUs 2B, 5C, 5D open earlier than statewide Second segment — WMUs 2B, 5C, 5D 1 antlered per license year
Whitetail Deer source: pa.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gobbler Youth/Mentored Hunt | Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027 | any | |
| Spring Gobbler Regular Season | May 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | any |
Spring Gobbler Youth/Mentored Hunt: Junior hunters with required license and mentored hunters 16 and under; 1 spring gobbler limit for this hunt bearded turkey only
Spring Gobbler Regular Season: May 1-16: legal hours 1/2 hr before sunrise to noon. May 17-31: 1/2 hr before sunrise to 1/2 hr after sunset. Sunday spring turkey hunting begins 2027 bearded turkey (gobblers only)
WMUs 1A, 2G, 3A, 4A, 4B, 4D
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey | Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 | any |
Fall Turkey: Male or female
WMUs 1B, 3D, 4C, 4E
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey | Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | any |
Fall Turkey: Male or female
WMUs 2A, 2F, 3B, 3C
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey | Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | any |
Fall Turkey: Male or female; split season
WMUs 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey | Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | any |
Fall Turkey: Male or female; split season
WMUs 5A, 5B
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey | Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026 | any |
Fall Turkey: Male or female
Turkey source: pa.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Pennsylvania state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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