Pennsylvania elk season 2026-27 Upcoming
Elk season in Pennsylvania is opens Jan 9, 2027 (Regular Firearms – Third).
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Pennsylvania Game Commission. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Firearms – First | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Regular Firearms – Second | Statewide | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Regular Firearms – Third | Statewide | Jan 9, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 56 days |
Elk hunting in Pennsylvania runs from Oct 3, 2026 (Regular Firearms – First) to Jan 17, 2027 (Regular Firearms – Third) in the 2026-27 season, and is opens Jan 9, 2027 (Regular Firearms – Third).
Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission, PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits (page). Read yesterday.