Pennsylvania's preliminary hunting season schedule for this year includes an overlap of rifle deer and small game seasons.

With rifle deer season starting Nov. 29, here are the key things all hunters need to know before heading into Penn’s Woods. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has numerous regulations to make sure ...

The Pa. Game Commission tentatively voted down a change to move rifle deer season and kept the season structure similar to ...

The Board voted 6-3 to reject a proposal that would have moved the start of firearms deer season up a week on the 2026-27 ...

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering two proposals for the 2026-27 hunting seasons. One option would move the start of rifle deer season to the Saturday before Thanksgiving. A final ...

Pennsylvania offers extended deer hunting opportunities after the main rifle season ends. Flintlock muzzleloader hunting is a primitive method that presents unique challenges and rewards. While not ...

Pennsylvania's regular firearms deer season runs from November 29 through December 13. Antler point restrictions vary by Wildlife Management Unit across the state. Baiting deer is illegal in most of ...