Pennsylvania

For Pennsylvania, deer species / program is Deer; season type is DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless); 2026–27 season dates is WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027; varies by unit or zone is yes; state wildlife agency is Pennsylvania Game Commission, recorded from its source on 2026-08-11.

State: Pennsylvania verified
Deer species / program: Deer verified
Season type: DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) verified
2026–27 season dates: WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. verified
Varies by unit or zone: yes our reading
State wildlife agency: Pennsylvania Game Commission verified

Sourcepgc.pa.gov

Verified2026-08-11

Review by2027-02-27

DatasetDeer hunting season dates by state, 2026–27: archery, firearm and muzzleloader seasons from state wildlife agencies

Values marked our reading are our classification of what the source says — the source does not print them in those words. The quote below is the evidence for each one; judge it yourself.

What the source says

DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nStatewide: Oct. 3 -Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.  \r\n \r\nOne antlered deer per hunting license year.\r\nOne antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. \r\nFluorescent orange required: None\r\n"}}"> WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.

— pgc.pa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-11

Sources disagree

More than one authority states this, and they do not state the same thing. Both are reproduced with the source each came from — deciding between them is yours, not ours.

Season type

pgc.pa.gov says season type is DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless), as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nStatewide: Oct. 3 -Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.  \r\n \r\nOne antlered deer per hunting license year.\r\nOne antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. \r\nFluorescent orange required: None\r\n"}}"> WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says season type is DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER - ANTLERLESS, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER - ANTLERLESS Oct. 17-25.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says season type is DEER, ANTLERLESS SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide), as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide) Oct. 22-25.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says season type is DEER, REGULAR FIREARMS (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, REGULAR FIREARMS (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide Nov. 28-Dec. 13.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says season type is DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide), as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says season type is DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nAn antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.\r\n \r\n(DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nA valid DMAP harvest permit is required.\r\n \r\n(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.  \r\n\r\nAn antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.\r\n \r\nFluorescent orange required: 250 sq. in. on head, chest and back. \r\n"}}"> (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. (DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. A valid DMAP harvest permit is required. (WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says season type is DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases), as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases)  Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says season type is DEER, ANTLERLESS (Agricultural Deer Control), as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS (Agricultural Deer Control): Aug. 1-April 15, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

2026–27 season dates

pgc.pa.gov says 2026–27 season dates is WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027., as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nStatewide: Oct. 3 -Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.  \r\n \r\nOne antlered deer per hunting license year.\r\nOne antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. \r\nFluorescent orange required: None\r\n"}}"> WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says 2026–27 season dates is Oct. 17-25., as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER - ANTLERLESS Oct. 17-25.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says 2026–27 season dates is Oct. 22-25., as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide) Oct. 22-25.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says 2026–27 season dates is Nov. 28-Dec. 13., as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, REGULAR FIREARMS (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide Nov. 28-Dec. 13.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says 2026–27 season dates is Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027., as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says 2026–27 season dates is (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. (DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. A valid DMAP harvest permit is required. (WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026., as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nAn antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.\r\n \r\n(DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nA valid DMAP harvest permit is required.\r\n \r\n(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.  \r\n\r\nAn antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.\r\n \r\nFluorescent orange required: 250 sq. in. on head, chest and back. \r\n"}}"> (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. (DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. A valid DMAP harvest permit is required. (WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says 2026–27 season dates is Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County., as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases)  Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says 2026–27 season dates is Aug. 1-April 15, 2027., as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS (Agricultural Deer Control): Aug. 1-April 15, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

Varies by unit or zone

pgc.pa.gov says varies by unit or zone is yes, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nStatewide: Oct. 3 -Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.  \r\n \r\nOne antlered deer per hunting license year.\r\nOne antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. \r\nFluorescent orange required: None\r\n"}}"> WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says varies by unit or zone is no, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER - ANTLERLESS Oct. 17-25.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says varies by unit or zone is no, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide) Oct. 22-25.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says varies by unit or zone is no, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, REGULAR FIREARMS (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide Nov. 28-Dec. 13.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says varies by unit or zone is no, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says varies by unit or zone is yes, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nAn antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.\r\n \r\n(DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.\r\nA valid DMAP harvest permit is required.\r\n \r\n(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.  \r\n\r\nAn antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.\r\n \r\nFluorescent orange required: 250 sq. in. on head, chest and back. \r\n"}}"> (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. (DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. A valid DMAP harvest permit is required. (WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says varies by unit or zone is yes, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases)  Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

pgc.pa.gov says varies by unit or zone is no, as of 2026-08-11.

DEER, ANTLERLESS (Agricultural Deer Control): Aug. 1-April 15, 2027.

https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

Source

pgc.pa.govhttps://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx

Last verified against source: 2026-08-11. Due for re-check by 2027-02-27. This page as Markdown · OKF bundle · full dataset as JSON.