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Pennsylvania

What is the deer species / program for Pennsylvania?

For Pennsylvania, deer species / program is Deer; season type is DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless); varies by unit or zone is yes; state wildlife agency is Pennsylvania Game Commission, recorded from its source on 2026-08-11.

DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) 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

State
Pennsylvania
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
Sourcepgc.pa.gov
Verified
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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.

The same source also states

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

— pgc.pa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-11

The same source also states

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

— pgc.pa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-11

The same source also states

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

— pgc.pa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-11

The same source also states

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

— pgc.pa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-11

The same source also states

DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS (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.

— pgc.pa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-11

The same source also states

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.

— pgc.pa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-11

The same source also states

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

— pgc.pa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-11

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