Pennsylvania Hunting Seasons, 2022-2023
Pennsylvania Deer Seasons
| Archery and Crossbow | Sept. 17-Nov. 25 Dec. 26-Jan. 28 |
| Regular Firearms | Nov. 27-Dec. 10 |
| Special Firearms (Junior/Senior License, Youth, Disabled Hunters, Military) | Oct. 20-22 |
| Flintlock Firearms | Dec. 26-Jan. 28** |
| Muzzleloader | Oct. 12-22 |
**Pennsylvania regulates its firearms hunting seasons by region. In addition, further hunting dates separate from the statewide hunting season are available in countless areas across the state. For more information on hunting within your region or in another area, visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission website.
Pennsylvania Elk Seasons
| Archery | Sept. 10-24 |
| General Season | Oct. 31-Nov. 5 |
| Late Season | Dec. 31-Jan.7 |
| Special Conservation Tag Season | Aug. 31-Nov. 5 |
Pennsylvania Black Bear Seasons
| Archery | Sept. 17-Nov. 25** |
| Special Firearms (Junior/Senior License, Youth, Disabled Hunters, Military) | Oct. 20-22 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct. 15-22 |
| General Season | Nov. 19-Dec. 10** |
**Season dates vary by zone. For specific dates within your region, visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission website.
Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Seasons
| Fall General Season | Oct. 29-Nov. 25** |
| Spring 2023 Season | Apr. 29-May 30 |
| Spring 2023 Youth Season | Apr. 22 |
**Start and end dates vary by region. For specific dates within your region, visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission website. Special seasons are reserved for youth hunts, senior hunters 65 and older, persons with disabilities and active military personnel.
Pennsylvania Small Seasons
| Squirrel | Sept. 10-Nov. 25 Dec. 12-23 Dec. 26-Feb. 27 |
| Rabbit | Oct. 15-Nov. 25 Dec. 12-23 Dec. 26-Feb. 27 |
| Pheasant | Oct. 22-Nov. 25 Dec. 12-23 Dec. 26-Feb. 27 |
| Bobwhite Quail | Oct. 22-Nov. 25 Dec. 12-23 Dec. 26-Feb. 27 |
| Grouse | Oct. 15-Nov. 25 Dec. 12-23 |
| Woodchucks (Groundhogs) | Open Season, excluding Sundays and the regular firearms deer season |
Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for Pennsylvania hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Baiting is not allowed in the state, and firearms used to hunt are regulated by game type. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission website for precise information.