Based on the search results, the hunting season in Pennsylvania varies depending on the type of game being hunted. Here are the hunting seasons for some of the most popular game:
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Deer: The deer hunting season in Pennsylvania is divided into several categories, including archery, regular firearms, and muzzleloader. The dates for the 2023-2024 season are as follows:
- Archery: Sept. 16-Nov. 11, Sunday Nov. 12, Nov. 13-18, Sunday Nov. 19, Nov. 20-24 and Dec. 26-Jan. 27, 2024
- Regular Firearms: Nov. 25; Sunday, Nov. 26; and Nov. 27-Dec. 9
- Muzzleloader: Dec. 26-Jan. 15, 2024
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Squirrels: The squirrel hunting season in Pennsylvania is from Sept. 9-Nov. 11, Sunday Nov. 12, Nov. 13-18, Sunday Nov. 19, Nov. 20-24, Dec. 11-23 and Dec. 26-Feb. 29, 2024.
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Pheasants: The pheasant hunting season in Pennsylvania has a special season for eligible junior hunters, with or without required license, from Oct. 7-14 (2 daily, 6 in possession). Male and female pheasants may be taken in all WMUs. There is no open season for taking pheasants in Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas, except within the Central Susquehanna Wild Pheasant Recovery Area, as authorized by executive order.
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Waterfowl and Migratory Game Bird: The hunting season for waterfowl and migratory game bird in Pennsylvania is established in accordance with federal regulations at a later date.
It is important to note that there is no open season on other wild birds or mammals. Additionally, there is no hunting on Sundays with the exceptions of Nov. 12, Nov. 19, and Nov. 26.