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
Pennsylvania Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Pennsylvania.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Pennsylvania based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Pennsylvania hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $21 resident
Compare Pennsylvania hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
16 species covered
Pennsylvania bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Pennsylvania hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Pennsylvania hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
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 |
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
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
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Pennsylvania.
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.