Pennsylvania

For the early Pennsylvania Muzzleloader Hunting Season any .44 caliber muzzleloader rifle or a .50 caliber handgun with an ignition system traditional or modern flintlock, caplock, matchlock, in-line or wheel-lock style. Scopes and fiber optics are permitted as well as any ball, bullet and sabot rounds. For the Flintlock Muzzleloader season any flintlock ignition, single-barrel long guns manufactured before 1800, or a similar reproduction of and original muzzleloading single-barrel long gun .44 caliber or larger, or a .50 caliber or larger handgun, using a single projectile. It is unlawful to use telescopic sights. Fiber optic sights are legal during Pennsylvania Muzzleloader Hunting Season.

Pennsylvania Muzzleloader Hunting Season Regulations 2023-2024

BLACK BEAR, MUZZLELOADER (Statewide)

​Oct. 14-21.

Only 1 bear may be taken during the license year.

DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER – ANTLERLESS

​Oct. 14-21. 

An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.

General Hunting Seasons

Pennsylvania Muzzleloader Hunting Season Regulations

This information is subject to change, for more information visit: http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pgc/9106

Additional Links

2023-2024 SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS
2023-2024 HUNTING AND TRAPPING GUIDE
HUNTING IN PENNSYLVANIA

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