GO HUNT

The Pennsylvania Game Commission approved 13 Sunday hunting dates within the established 2025-26 hunting seasons. On these Sundays, all game that’s in season can be hunted, with the exception of migratory game birds.

Hunters should note regulations for Sunday hunting on different types of public and private land as well as updates to trespass laws. 

Extended seasons provide hunters with more opportunities to harvest antlerless deer in some areas of the state.

The extended firearms season for antlerless deer will be open on all DMAP properties and WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D from Dec. 26-Jan. 24. In WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A, the season runs from Jan. 2-19.

By filling antlerless tags this fall, hunters can help contribute to healthy habitats and healthy deer herds in Pennsylvania.

Deer populations that are too high can lead to over-browsing, crop damage, and the spread of disease. Harvesting antlerless deer promotes a healthy balance that’s critical to future of hunting in Pennsylvania. 

Hunters play an important role in slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Beyond harvesting antlerless deer, hunters should take additional steps in Disease Management Areas (DMAs) and the CWD Established Area (EA).

• Properly dispose of high-risk parts: Hunters who harvest a deer within a DMA or the EA can take it directly to a Game Commission-approved processor or taxidermist. They may also process it at home and dispose of high-risk parts in the trash or leave high-risk parts at the kill site.

• Get your deer tested: Submit the head for free testing at a head collection bin.            

There’s never been a better time to introduce someone to hunting in Pennsylvania! Help pass along our hunting heritage this fall by mentoring a new hunter.