Overview
Known For
Whitetail deer, turkey, and black bear are the most commonly hunted game animals in Pennsylvania. In fact, Pennsylvania has a long, rich history of deer hunting. There are strong deer populations and millions of acres of public land.
Terrain
Pennsylvania is a heavily forested, mountainous state that includes the Allegheny National Forest and the Pocono and Catskill Mountains. Its central lowlands have low ridges that were created by glaciers.
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Pennsylvania Hunting Seasons
Atlantic Population Zone (AP):
Resident Population Goose Zone (RP):
WMUs 2C, 2D and 2E
WMU 2B
WMUs 1A, 1B, 4A, 4B, 4D, and 4E
Pennsylvania Licenses, Permits, and Regulations
Pennsylvania hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the Pennsylvania Game Commission website. Click below to view the website.
Hunting GPS Maps
Every Pennsylvania hunter should have hunting GPS maps on hand. Pennsylvania hunting maps are available from onX Hunt. With a paid membership you can access Satellite, Topo, or Hybrid Basemaps, over which you can view maps of wildlife management units, along with State, Forest Service, and other public and private property boundaries. You can view trails and roads, and even download maps to the Hunt App for use offline. Click below to get onX Hunt for Pennsylvania.
Wildlife Management Units And Hunting Zones
Pennsylvania’s wildlife management units were created to manage all game except elk, waterfowl, and other migratory game birds. There are now 21 large WMUs used for game management data and decisions. Pennsylvania’s hunting zones are in place for the limited draw elk season in the state. Click below to view Pennsylvania’s wildlife management units and hunting zones in more detail through an interactive map.
Hunting Layers
PA Private Lands
Over 5,400,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer shows property owners in Pennsylvania. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.
PA Gov Lands
onX has the most accurate maps of Gov Lands, covering over 5,800,000 acres in Pennsylvania. Not all Gov Lands offer access opportunities, check regulations before recreating.
PA Hunt Units
Pennsylvania Elk Hunt Zones and Wildlife Management Units. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt
Includes 4 Sublayers
- WMUs
- Elk Hunt Zones
- Goose Hunt Zones
- Duck Hunt Zones
PA Possible Access
onX has mapped 520,000 acres of possible access lands in Pennsylvania including timber and land conservation groups. Research rules on these private lands before recreating.
PA Deer Management Assistance Program
Deer Management Assistance Program, special permits to help reduce the spread of CWD. Please read local rules before hunting.
PA Timber Harvest
Pennsylvania State Lands that have seen Removal or Shelterwood timber harvests dating back to 2005. ‘Removals’ refer to clearcuts while ‘Shelterwood’ refers to partial cuts.
PA Bear Check Stations
Pennsylvania Bear Check Stations
Managed Dove Fields
Pennsylvania Game Land Areas that are managed for Dove habitat.
Pheasant Stocking Lands
Pennsylvania Pheasant Stocking Locations along with areas that are optimal for Pheasant Hunting
Deer Fences
Hunting is allowed and encouraged inside the PGC’s deer deterrent fences. Please harvest deer inside these fenced areas.
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