Pennsylvania Deer Seasons

Archery and Crossbow	Sept. 18-Jan. 17**
Regular Firearms	Nov. 27-Dec. 11** and Dec. 5-12**
Special Firearms (Junior/Senior License, Youth, Disabled Hunters, Military)	Oct. 21-23
Flintlock Firearms	Dec. 27-Jan. 29**
Muzzleloader	Oct. 16-23

What is the first day of deer season in PA?

The Board of Game Commissioners today adopted a slate of deer seasons for the 2021-22 license year. The regular firearms deer season, which begins on Saturday, Nov. 27, will allow statewide concurrent hunting for antlered and antlerless deer throughout the season’s 14 days.

What 3 Sundays can you hunt in PA?

Last year, the legislature approved three Sundays for hunting. The Game Commission created a Sunday for black bear season, a Sunday for archery deer hunting and a Sunday for rifle deer hunting.

Can you hunt on Sundays in PA 2021?

Pennsylvania’s 2021-22 hunting season kicks off in earnest Wednesday, with the opening of the seasons for doves and Canada geese. There are lots of changes for hunters to keep track of this year. Following are some of the most prominent. Once again, three Sundays will be open to general hunting this fall.

Can I hunt in my backyard in PA?

Pennsylvania landowners have total control of hunting on their properties. In addition, state law provides a “safety zone” restricting firearm hunting within 150 yards of occupied buildings, or 50 yards for archery hunting. But landowners can permit individuals to hunt within their safety zones.

Can I hunt on my own land without a license in PA?

In Pennsylvania, you may not hunt private property without the permission of the landowner. Written permission is not required, but it is advisable.

What Sundays in PA can you hunt?

The license year begins July 1 and ends June 30. SUNDAY HUNTING: It is unlawful to hunt on Sundays except foxes, crows and coyotes. Other exceptions are included with species seasons below.

What Sundays can u hunt in PA?

In addition to archery hunting for deer, on Sunday, November 14, hunters would be permitted to pursue squirrel, grouse, rabbit, pheasant, woodchuck, opossum, skunk, weasel, raccoon and porcupine.

How many Sundays can you hunt in PA?

Gov. Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 147 in December of 2019, allowing the Pennsylvania Game Commission to designate three Sundays in 2020 for hunting.

What states can you not hunt on Sunday?

Currently seven states entirely prohibit hunting on Sunday for wild game; they are Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey and Connecticut. All of these states have considered legislation to lift the bans in recent years.

What is a legal buck in PA?

A legal buck is one with at least one antler having no less than two points. That rule applies to all hunters, except youths participating in the state’s annual youth season. Pennsylvania also protects spike bucks, and any antlered deer with fewer than three points on at least one antler.

How many doe tags are left for PA?

Of the 925,000 doe licenses allocated for this hunting license year by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, only 34,296 remain anywhere outside the urbanized/suburbanized corners of southern Pennsylvania.

Can I shoot a deer in my yard in PA?

Hunters may not “hunt for, shoot at, trap, take, chase or disturb wildlife within 150 yards of any occupied residence, camp, industrial or commercial building, farmhouse or farm building, or school or playground without the permission of the occupants,” according to Pennsylvania’s Game and Wildlife Code.

How many acres do you need to hunt in PA?

(2) The 50 or more contiguous acres of land are open to public hunting and trapping and shall remain open to hunting and trapping during the hunting license year for which the antlerless deer license is issued.

Can a game warden come on private property in PA?

PA court: game wardens can enter private property.