Hunting Bag Limits
What Are the Bag Limits for Pennsylvania Hunting Seasons?
Planning to hunt bear, deer, elk, or mergansers this season? To stay within Pennsylvania’s hunting regulations, it’s important to know the bag limits for each species you intend to pursue. Understanding these limits helps ensure a legal and responsible hunting experience.
| Species | Limits |
|---|---|
| Deer | 1 antlered deer per license year 1 antlerless deer per antlerless license or permit |
| Elk | 1 per license year (with elk permit) |
| Bear | 1 per license year |
| Turkey | 1 per license year (Fall) 2 bearded birds, 1 per day (Spring) |
| Quail | No limit |
| Pheasant | 2 daily (6 in possession) |
| Grouse | 2 daily (6 in possession) |
| Dove | 15 daily (45 in possession) |
| Squirrel | 6 daily (18 in possession) |
| Rabbit | 4 daily (12 in possession) |
| Hare | 1 per day (3 in possession) |
| Woodchuck | No limit |
| Snipe | 8 daily (24 in possession) |
| Duck | 6 daily (18 in possession) |
| Merganser | 5 daily (15 in possession) |
| Coot | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Sea Duck | 4 daily (12 in possession) |
| Canada Goose | 8 per day, 24 in possession (Resident and Atlantic Population Zones, September 2 – 25) 5 daily, 15 in possession (Resident Population Zone, all other dates) 3 daily, 9 in possession (Atlantic Population Zone, all other dates) |
| Light Geese | 25 daily |
| Brant | 1 daily (3 in possession) |
| Rail | 3 daily (9 in possession) |
| Gallinule | 3 daily (9 in possession) |
| Woodcock | 3 daily (9 in possession) |
| Coyote | No limit |
