There are some crucial details regarding when you can hunt and what you need to wear that you need to be aware of as hunting seasons begin in Pennsylvania.
This week, I took some time to highlight some of the more well-known tips that sportsmen should keep in mind this autumn.
What Sundays Are You Allowed to Hunt in Pennsylvania for 2022?
This fall, Pennsylvania offers three Sundays for hunting.
You can go deer archery hunting on November 13. Only in the Wildlife Management Units 2B, 5B, 5C, and 5D are bears huntable with archery equipment. You can hunt for squirrels, pheasants, rabbits, grouse, bobwhite quail, woodchucks, crows, raccoons, coyotes, opossums, striped skunks, weasels, and porcupines on this day if you enjoy small game hunting.
On November 20, you are permitted to hunt bear, deer (with archery equipment in WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D only), and small game such as woodchuck, squirrel, pheasant, rabbit, grouse, striped skunk, weasel, and porcupine.
For WMUs participating in the extended hunting season, such as 1B, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, and 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D, November 27 is rifle deer season and bear season. Fox, raccoon, and coyote hunters can also go out on Sunday.
Be aware that you must have written permission from the landowner, along with the owner’s name, address, and phone number, in order to hunt on private property on one of these three Sundays.
What Are the 2022-2023 Small Game Seasons in Pennsylvania?
- Squirrel season is Sept. 10-Nov. 25, Dec. 12-23, and Dec. 26-Feb. 27.
- Rabbit season statewide is Oct. 15-Nov. 25, Dec. 12-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 27. Junior hunters can go Oct. 1-15.
- Pheasant season spans Oct. 22-Nov. 25, Dec. 12-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 27. Junior hunters have Oct. 8-15 to pursue pheasants.
- Grouse are open to hunting Oct. 15-Nov. 25 and Dec. 12-23.
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When Is Deer Hunting Season in Pennsylvania?
Deer hunting is permitted in some areas of Pennsylvania from mid-September through January 28 with only a few days being closed.
Sept. 17–Nov. 25 and Dec. 26–28 are the archery seasons at WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D, respectively. Oct. 1-Nov. 18 and Dec. 26-Jan. 16 are the dates for the state’s archery seasons.
Antlerless deer muzzleloader season runs from October 15 to 22.
For junior and senior hunters, mentored youth, active military personnel, and some disabled permit holders, special firearms for antlerless deer are available from October 20 to 22.
Nov. 26–Dec. 10 is the regular firearm season for both bucks and does.
Dec. 26–Jan. 16 is the period for flintlock muzzleloader deer hunting. It continues through January 28 in WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D. For antlerless deer during this period, you may also use a firearm in those three WMUs.
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Where Can I Get an Antlerless Deer License in Pennsylvania?
Deer licences without antlers went on sale on July 11. While some regions of the state have run out, there are still some doe tags left in other regions of the commonwealth. By the 12th of September, hunters can go to the county treasurer’s office and buy a doe tag for their WMU. To find out where antlerless licences are still available, go to huntfish.pa.gov.
Where Can I Get an Antlerless Deer License in Pennsylvania?
As the hunting opportunities are modified based on population research and previous hunter success, this season fluctuates more than others. For instance, it’s closed this year in WMUs 5A, 5C, and 5D in southeast Pennsylvania. Only Nov. 1-3 are allowed for hunting in WMU 5B.
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On October 29, the state’s other regions begin. The season in WMUS’s 1A, 1B, 4A, 4B, 4D, and 4E ends on November 5. It ends on November 12 in WMUs 2A, 2F, 2G, 2H, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 4C. It ends on November 12 but resumes on November 23–25 in WMUs 2C, 2D, and 2E. The fall turkey season lasts the longest around Allegheny County at WMU 2B. It takes place on Nov. 23–25 and Oct. 29–Nov. 18.
How Do I Report a Violation?
The Game Commission has three phone numbers to call if you see someone engaging in prohibited behaviour, such as shooting at deer from the side of the road: 833-PGC-HUNT (833-742-4868), 833-PGC-Wild (833-742-9453), and Operation Game Thief (888-PGC-8001). To report something online, go to pgc.pa.gov, which is the agency’s website. The organisation wants people to report wildlife crimes as soon as possible, and callers should make an effort to record a physical description of people, animals, and vehicles.