Junior and mentored spring hunt
25 April 2026
One-day hunt for eligible junior and mentored hunters.
United States · Pennsylvania · 2026
Wild turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania publishes separate spring, fall and wildlife-management-unit conditions. The 2026 spring dates below are from the Game Commission's season announcement.
Official source
Pennsylvania Game Commission · Last checked 2026-07-23
Regular spring season
2–16 May 2026
Hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to noon.
Late spring season
18–30 May 2026
Hunting hours extend to one-half hour after sunset.
Fall season
Check the WMU schedule
Fall dates and closures vary by wildlife management unit.
Before you plan a hunt
Pennsylvania dates, Sunday rules, units and licence conditions can change. Confirm the current Hunting and Trapping Digest before travelling.
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