Updated as of 10/14/2025 - "Muzzleloaders accepting breech-loaded captured powder charges, such as the Firestick, now can be used in the October muzzleloader seasons for deer and bears. They cannot be used in the after-Christmas flintlock deer season"
Flintlock Season - "Flintlock-ignition, single-barrel long guns manufactured prior to 1800, or a similar reproduction of an original muzzleloading single-barrel long gun 44 caliber or larger, or 50 caliber or larger hundgun, using a single projectile. It is unlawful to use telescopic sights. Late-season flintlock hunters are permitted to take an antlered deer or an antlerless deer anywhere in the state with their unused antlered deer tag."
PENNSYLVANIA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Season
| Season | Dates | Deer | Zone |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 18th - Oct 25th | Antlerless Only | Statewide |
| Flintlock | Dec 26th - Jan 29th | Either Sex | Statewide |
| Flintlock | Dec 26th - Jan 24th | Either Sex | WMU's: 2B, 5C & 5D |
See Regulations for important updates to Sunday Hunts
Muzzleloader Bear Season
| Season | Dates | Bear | Zone |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 23rd - Oct 25th | Either Sex | Statewide |
See Regulations for important updates to Sunday Hunts
PENNSYLVANIA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloading long guns must be .44 caliber or larger
- Muzzleloading pistols must be .50 caliber or larger
- Muzzleloaders must load from the muzzle
- Sabots are legal
- Telescopic sights are legal (Not legal during flintlock season)
- Pelletized powders are legal
- Peep sights are legal during flintlock season
- 250 square inches of fluorescent orange must be worn during muzzleloader season, except during flintlock season.
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Pennsylvania Game Comission
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