# Pennsylvania — Deer hunting season dates by state, 2026–27: archery, firearm and muzzleloader seasons from state wildlife agencies

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: appears in the quote below)_
- **Deer species / program:** Deer _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Season type:** DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **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: appears in the quote below)_
- **Varies by unit or zone:** yes _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **State wildlife agency:** Pennsylvania Game Commission _(verified: appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) <b>WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D:</b>&nbsp;Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p><b>Statewide:</b>&nbsp;Oct. 3<b>&nbsp;-</b>Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.&nbsp;<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<b>One antlered deer per hunting license year.</b></p>\r\n<p><b>One antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required:</b> None</p>\r\n&#34;}}"> 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.

## 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.

### Season type

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

> DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) <b>WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D:</b>&nbsp;Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p><b>Statewide:</b>&nbsp;Oct. 3<b>&nbsp;-</b>Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.&nbsp;<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<b>One antlered deer per hunting license year.</b></p>\r\n<p><b>One antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required:</b> None</p>\r\n&#34;}}"> 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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 <b>(WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>(DMAP properties statewide):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p>A valid DMAP harvest permit is required.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A):&nbsp;</b>Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.<b>&nbsp;</b><br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required: </b>250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.&nbsp;</p>\r\n&#34;}}"> (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.

Source: 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) <i>&nbsp;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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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) <b>WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D:</b>&nbsp;Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p><b>Statewide:</b>&nbsp;Oct. 3<b>&nbsp;-</b>Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.&nbsp;<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<b>One antlered deer per hunting license year.</b></p>\r\n<p><b>One antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required:</b> None</p>\r\n&#34;}}"> 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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 <b>(WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>(DMAP properties statewide):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p>A valid DMAP harvest permit is required.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A):&nbsp;</b>Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.<b>&nbsp;</b><br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required: </b>250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.&nbsp;</p>\r\n&#34;}}"> (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.

Source: 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) <i>&nbsp;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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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) <b>WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D:</b>&nbsp;Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p><b>Statewide:</b>&nbsp;Oct. 3<b>&nbsp;-</b>Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.&nbsp;<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<b>One antlered deer per hunting license year.</b></p>\r\n<p><b>One antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required:</b> None</p>\r\n&#34;}}"> 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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 <b>(WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>(DMAP properties statewide):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\r\n<p>A valid DMAP harvest permit is required.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A):&nbsp;</b>Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.<b>&nbsp;</b><br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required: </b>250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.&nbsp;</p>\r\n&#34;}}"> (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.

Source: 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) <i>&nbsp;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.

Source: 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.

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


## Source

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

Last verified: 2026-08-11. Review by: 2027-02-27.
Part of [Deer hunting season dates by state, 2026–27: archery, firearm and muzzleloader seasons from state wildlife agencies](https://referencesource.org/deer-season-dates-by-state/).