Pennsylvania · License · 2026 Edition
Pennsylvania Hunting License Cost 2026: Fees, Deer & Turkey Permits
A year costs $20.97 for residents and $101.97 for nonresidents.
Pennsylvania's base license ALREADY INCLUDES one antlered deer tag, one fall turkey tag and one spring turkey tag, plus small game privileges — there is no separate 'deer permit' or 'turkey permit' purchase for those first tags. Antlerless deer, archery, muzzleloader, bear and migratory-bird privileges are separate add-ons priced below.
01 — Base hunting license
| Type | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Adult Hunting | $20.97 | Includes 1 antlered deer tag, 1 fall turkey tag, 1 spring turkey tag, small game. |
| Resident Junior Hunting (ages 12–16) | $6.97 | No archery/muzzleloader/furtaker add-ons — use the Junior Combination license for those. |
| Resident Junior Combination (ages 12–16) | $9.97 | Adds archery, muzzleloader and furtaker privileges to the junior tags. |
| Resident Senior Hunting (65+) | $13.97 | |
| Resident Senior Lifetime Hunting (65+) | $51.97 | |
| Nonresident Adult Hunting | $101.97 | Includes 1 antlered deer tag, 1 fall turkey tag, 1 spring turkey tag, small game. |
| Nonresident Junior Hunting (ages 12–16) | $41.97 | |
| Nonresident 7-Day Small Game | $31.97 | Not valid for deer, bear, elk or turkey. |
02 — Deer permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Antlerless Deer License | $6.97 |
| Antlerless Deer License | $26.97 |
| Archery Add-On (deer archery seasons) | $16.97 |
| Archery Add-On (deer archery seasons) | $26.97 |
| Muzzleloader Add-On (muzzleloader & flintlock seasons) | $11.97 |
| Muzzleloader Add-On (muzzleloader & flintlock seasons) | $21.97 |
04 — Waterfowl stamp
| Stamp | Total |
|---|---|
| Federal Duck Stamp (eDuck) | $28.97 |
Waterfowl hunters 16+ also need the free federal HIP registration and a Federal Duck Stamp. Pennsylvania duck season dates →
05 — Hunter education
Pennsylvania requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. A Hunter-Trapper Education Course is required before a first-time Junior (12-16) license may be issued; younger hunters may enter the Mentored Hunting Program without it.
06 — Where to buy
Licenses and permits are sold through HuntFishPA, the state's official portal.
Pennsylvania hunting licenses are valid July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. 2026-27 licenses go on sale June 22, 2026.
Verified · Pennsylvania Game Commission · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Prices read from the PGC license offerings document, retrieved 2026-08-01. Review due 2027-06-01. Fees are set by the state and change without notice — confirm current prices before purchase.