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Hunting in Pennsylvania

Everything you need to hunt legally in Pennsylvania. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.

Quick Facts

Digital License

Accepted in field

License Year

July 1 (hunting) / January 1 (fishing) - June 30 (hunting) / December 31 (fishing)

Wildlife Agency

PGC/PFBC

Draw System

preference points

Updated: February 2026

License Pricing

Pennsylvania License Costs

Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.

License Type Resident Non-Res
Resident Hunting $20.97 $101.97
Resident Fishing $26.00 $59.00
Archery Stamp $15.97 $26.97
Antlerless Deer $6.97 $26.97
Season Dates

Pennsylvania Hunting Seasons

Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Pennsylvania.

Deer

Archery

Sep 20

to Nov 14

Deer

Archery

Dec 26

to Jan 25

Deer

Rifle

Nov 30

to Dec 13

Deer

Muzzleloader

Dec 26

to Jan 18

Turkey

May 2

to May 31

View all Pennsylvania seasons

Pennsylvania Game Commission / Fish and Boat Commission

PGC/PFBC

Digital License Info: Digital licenses via HuntFishPA app. System has had reliability issues - ALWAYS carry paper backup.

Hunter Education

Pennsylvania requirements

Online courses Accepted
Field day required No
Course cost Free
Minimum age 11 years
View full requirements

Store Your Pennsylvania License in Hunter Passport

Keep your PA hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.