Pennsylvania Firearm Deer Season 2026-27
Opens in 62 daysPennsylvania's regular firearms deer season opens November 28, 2026 and closes December 13, 2026.
Zones & dates
- Opens in 62 days
Statewide
Regular firearms
- Opens
- November 28, 2026
- Closes
- December 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Legal equipment
Pennsylvania's regular firearms season allows centerfire firearms loaded per the state's caliber and cartridge rules — some states restrict certain zones to straight-wall or shotgun-only ammunition. Confirm the exact list of legal calibers, ammunition types, and any zone-specific firearm restrictions with Pennsylvania's wildlife agency before you hunt.
Tags and antlerless rules during firearm season
Tag allowances and antlerless-only windows vary by zone and by segment within Pennsylvania's deer season — some of the dates in the table above are antlerless-only, while others allow either sex. Review each zone row for its specific rules, and confirm current tag limits, antler-point restrictions, and any special antlerless permits required for the firearm season with Pennsylvania's wildlife agency.
How firearm season overlaps archery and muzzleloader
Firearm season runs November 28 through December 13, sandwiched between archery segment one (closing November 20) and the flintlock/archery segment two (opening December 26). The antlerless muzzleloader week (October 17–25) falls entirely before firearm season opens.
What changed for 2026-27
Season dates are set annually by Pennsylvania's wildlife agency and can shift from year to year based on herd surveys, weather, and management goals. The dates above reflect the official 2026–27 season as published by the Pennsylvania wildlife agency; check the source link above for any addenda issued after publication, and always reverify before you hunt.
Frequently asked questions
Pennsylvania's regular firearms deer season opens November 28, 2026.
Nearby states
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.