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    Pennsylvania Game Commission

    Deer Hunting

    Find resources on Deer Hunting in Pennsylvania.

    Learn About White-tailed Deer
    See All Hunting Regulations

    Deer Hunting Overview

    Deer Management Assistance Program

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    Anterless Deer Licenses

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    Healthy Forests, Healthy Deer

    This fall, hunters can help contribute to healthy forests and healthy deer in Pennsylvania by filling their antlerless tag.

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    Ask a Deer Biologist

    Ask a Question

    Deer Weight Chart

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    Hunters Sharing The Harvest Program

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    Chronic Wasting Disease

    Learn more about CWD, Disease Management Areas, testing, surveillance, and research.

    Learn About CWD
    CWD Interactive Map (opens in a new tab)

    Special Hunts

    Some permitted deer hunting opportunities require additional applications.

    Special Hunts
    Mentored Hunting Permit

    2024-25 seasons & hunts

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    Tagging Your Deer

    • Deer and turkey harvests must be reported within 10 days (five days for turkeys or deer taken by mentored hunters, or persons required to make a homemade tag).
    Tagging and Reporting a Harvest

    Deer Aging

    How to age a deer based on tooth wear.

    Helpful Resources