PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced Sunday hunt dates for 2022.
Hunters will be able to equip three Sundays this year, November 13, 20 and 27. Foxes, coyotes and ravens have been added to the list of animals that can be hunted on these special Sundays. No turkey or migratory bird hunting on Sundays.
The animals that can be hunted on the indicated Sundays are the following:
- Nov. 13: Deer (archery), Bear (archery at WMUs 2B, 5B, 5C, and 5D only), Squirrel, Pheasant, Rabbit, Grouse, Quail, Groundhog, Crow, Raccoon, Fox, Coyote, Opossum , striped skunk, weasel and porcupine.
- Nov. 20: Bear, Deer (archery only in WMU 2B, 5C, and 5D), Squirrel, Pheasant, Rabbit, Grouse, Quail, Woodchuck, Crow, Raccoon, Fox, Coyote, Opossum, Striped Skunk, Weasel, and Porcupine.
- November 27: Deer, Bear (WMU Extended Season only), Raccoon, Fox, and Coyote.
People who hunt coyotes during any big game season must follow the orange big game requirements. Raccoons and foxes can only be hunted after legal deer hunting hours. You are also not allowed to hunt crows during the regular deer firearm season.
Anyone hunting on private land during these Sunday hunting days must carry a written permit signed by the owner of the land.
For more information on hunting in Pennsylvania, visit www.pgc.pa.gov.
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