11 November 2021
If you spend time outdoors in Pennsylvania you know that November is prime hunting season, especially for deer. What you may not know is that Sunday hunting, banned since 1682, has been allowed since 2020 on Sundays designated by the PA Game Commission.
Pennsylvania hunting seasons are regulated by the PA Game Commission and vary by species, region, date, firearm methods and antlers/antlerless deer. No hunting is allowed on Sundays except for foxes, crows, coyotes and the three dates summarized below. The rules are complicated so click here if you want to know the details.
Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania in 2021
- November 14: Small Game + Bear Archery + Deer Archery
- November 21: Small Game + Bear Archery + Bear Rifle + Deer Archery
- November 28: Bear Rifle + Deer Rifle
Sunday hunting is easiest to see on a calendar.
In Pennsylvania Small Game and Big Game seasons run from September through February (plus Wild Turkey in May). Be safe! Wear Orange!
NOTE! If you visit any State Game Lands from 15 November to 15 December you must wear a minimum of 250 square inches of fluorescent orange-colored material on the head, chest and back combined — whether you are hunting or not.
(deer photo from Wikimedia Commons, basic calendar from 123calendars.com, orange sign from PGC, orange vest from Amazon; click on the captions to see the originals)
I scrolled thru all the details for hunting season & was surprised to see a 7 month long season for falconry. Squirrels, rabbits, grouse, pheasants, & quail are the quarry. I wonder how popular that is……