Pennsylvania black bear season 2026-27 Open
Black bear season in Pennsylvania is open now, last season closes Nov 27, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Pennsylvania Game Commission. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | WMUs 1A, 1B, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 5A | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Archery | WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D | Sep 19, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | Open open, closes in 13 days |
| Archery | WMUs 3C, 3D and 5B | Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 | Open open, closes in 6 days |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Extended Firearms | WMUs 2B, 5B, 5C and 5D | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 14 days |
| Extended Firearms | WMUs 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4C, 4E and 5A | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 14 days |
| Firearms | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 7 days |
| Special Firearms | Statewide | Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
Black bear hunting in Pennsylvania runs from Sep 19, 2026 (Archery, WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D) to Dec 13, 2026 (Extended Firearms) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Nov 27, 2026.
Statewide seasons: muzzleloader Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026; special firearms Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026.
Dates differ by zone or unit (WMUs 1A, 1B, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 5A, WMUs 2B, 5B, 5C and 5D, WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D and WMUs 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4C, 4E and 5A and others); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission, PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits (page). Read yesterday.