Hunting & Trapping Digest

License year of July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020

License buyers receive a complementary copy of the Hunting & Trapping Digest. Additional copies can be printed. This PDF includes bookmarks to popular sections and links from the Table of Contents.

A digital version of the 2019-20 digest can be viewed on a variety of devices.

Entire 2019-20 Hunting & Trapping Digest

Bear Season, Check Stations and Regulations

Big Game Regulations

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

County Treasurer Addresses

Deer Management Assistance program (DMAP)

Deer Seasons and Regulations

Elk Season and Regulations

Fluorescent Orange

Furtaking Seasons and Regulations

General Hunting Regulations

Hunter Recruitment Opportunities

Hunting Hours Table

License Information

Small Game

Special Regulations Areas

Turkey Seasons and Regulations

Updates

Waterfowl and Migratory Game Birds

Wildlife Management Units

2019-20 Pocket Guide of Seasons & Bag Limits (PDF)

A Pocket Guide can be printed on legal-size paper (8.5 x 14 inches), and contains general hunting regulations, hunting hours, fluorescent orange requirements, a map of the Wildlife Management Units, and season dates and bag limits.

More Information

Fillable antlerless application form (PDF)
Affidavit for a Lost Antlerless License (PDF)
Turkey and Deer Harvest/DMAP Report Cards (PDF)
Request for Permission to Hunt/Trap (PDF)

Tools for Hunters:

Mobile App: The official Pennsylvania Game Commission mobile app provides official information for Pennsylvania hunters and trappers.
Downloadable seasons calendar: An online calendar has been provided for easy reference to Pennsylvania's hunting and trapping seasons. It can be accessed and downloaded to a variety of devices. It is a summary of dates and should be used in conjunction with the current Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest.
Interactive map: The Game Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have teamed up to create an interactive map for Pennsylvania hunters.