Pennsylvania: 2026-27 deer seasons, resident license fees and official links
Run by: Pennsylvania Game Commission (hunting) and Fish & Boat Commission (fishing). Below are the deer season dates and resident license fees we could read on official pages (regulation year 2026-27). This state is newly added and coverage is partial.
Deer seasons
| Season type | Zone / unit | Dates (inclusive) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D | Sep 19, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | A second archery window, Dec 26 to Jan 24, 2027, also applies in these WMUs. |
| Archery | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 | A second archery window, Dec 26 to Jan 24, 2027, also applies. |
| Antlerless muzzleloader | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Antlerless only, with the required antlerless license. |
| Antlerless special firearms | Statewide | Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Restricted participation: junior and senior license holders, disabled-person permit holders (to use a vehicle as a blind), and certain active-duty military residents; see the official page. |
| Regular firearms | Statewide | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Antlered and antlerless (antlerless needs the required license). |
| Archery (late window) | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | Same archery license rules as the first window. |
| Flintlock | Statewide | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | Requires the muzzleloading license. |
| Antlerless extended regular firearms | WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | Antlerless only, with the required antlerless license. |
| Antlerless extended regular firearms | WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D and 5A | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 | Antlerless only, with the required antlerless license. |
Source: PA Game Commission: Seasons and Bag Limits (2026-27). Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Dates can vary by zone, unit or land type; check the official page for your location.
Selected resident license fees
| License (resident) | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident adult hunting license, ages 17-64 | $20.97 | Includes one antlered deer tag, fall and spring turkey tags and small game privileges. Valid July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. | Official page |
| Annual fishing license, resident ages 16-64 | $27.97 | Price includes a $1.00 issuing agent fee and $0.97 transaction fee. 2026 pricing table. | Official page |
| Senior resident annual fishing license, 65+ | $14.47 | Same fee inclusions. | Official page |
| Trout permit (with a fishing license) | $14.97 | Same fee inclusions. | Official page |
Fees are copied from the official page linked in each row, last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees, agent fees and online fees change; confirm before you buy.
Good to know
- The 2026-27 general hunting and trapping license year runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Source: PA Game Commission: licenses and permits. Last verified Oct 17, 2026. - Hunters must wear 250 square inches of fluorescent orange on the head, chest and back during the antlerless muzzleloader season (per the seasons page); other seasons have their own orange rules.
Source: PA Game Commission: seasons and bag limits. Last verified Oct 17, 2026.
Not yet researched
Turkey, bear, small game and waterfowl dates; fishing seasons; WMU map details; Sunday hunting rules for species other than migratory game birds (the page only states migratory game bird Sunday hunting is prohibited).