Pennsylvania Deer Season 2026-27
Pennsylvania deer season dates start with Aug 1, 2026-Apr 15, 2027. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Pennsylvania's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Nov 28-Dec 13, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 19, 2026 and closes Jan 24, 2027.
Antlerless - Agricultural Deer Control White-tailed Deer opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Apr 15, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless - Military Bases
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army.
Zone: Letterkenny Army Depot, New Cumberland Army Depot, Fort Detrick Raven Rock Site
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless - Agricultural Deer Control
Fluorescent orange required: 250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Season runs Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Antlered and Antlerless. Fluorescent orange not required.
Zone: WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Season runs Oct. 3-Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Antlered and Antlerless. Fluorescent orange not required.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Muzzleloader
Fluorescent orange required: 250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Special Firearms
Only Junior and Senior License Holders, Commission Disabled Person Permit Holders (to use a vehicle as a blind), and Residents serving on active duty in U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Coast Guard.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearms
Antlered and Antlerless.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Extended Regular Firearms
Fluorescent orange required: 250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.
Zone: WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Extended Regular Firearms - DMAP
Fluorescent orange required: 250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.
Zone: DMAP properties statewide
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Extended Regular Firearms
Date listed as Jan. 18, 2026 in source - may be a typo for 2027. Fluorescent orange required: 250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.
Zone: WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D and 5A
White-tailed Deer
Flintlock Muzzleloader
Antlered or Antlerless. Fluorescent orange not required.
Zone: Statewide
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Pennsylvania Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Pennsylvania?
August 1, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Pennsylvania — antlerless - agricultural deer control white-tailed deer runs Aug 1, 2026-Apr 15, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Pennsylvania Game Commission.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania lists 10 deer season windows: Antlerless - Agricultural Deer Control White-tailed Deer (Aug 1, 2026-Apr 15, 2027); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 19, 2026-Jan 24, 2027); Archery White-tailed Deer (Oct 3, 2026-Jan 24, 2027); Antlerless Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Oct 17-25, 2026); Antlerless Special Firearms White-tailed Deer (Oct 22-25, 2026); Regular Firearms White-tailed Deer (Nov 28-Dec 13, 2026); Antlerless Extended Regular Firearms White-tailed Deer (Dec 26, 2026-Jan 24, 2027); Antlerless Extended Regular Firearms - DMAP White-tailed Deer (Dec 26, 2026-Jan 24, 2027); and more. Always verify against Pennsylvania Game Commission before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Pennsylvania?
Yes — Pennsylvania lists separate deer seasons for Antlerless - Agricultural Deer Control White-tailed Deer, Archery White-tailed Deer, Antlerless Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer, Antlerless Special Firearms White-tailed Deer, Regular Firearms White-tailed Deer, Antlerless Extended Regular Firearms White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Pennsylvania Game Commission.