Bear archery season includes crossbow in wmus 2b, 5c and. The decs 2017 whitetailed deer harvest summary noted the number of deer killed with a crossbow jumped 24. Season limit wild boar gun october 26 november 2 1 split season february 7 february 9 wild boar archery and crossbow september 28 december 31 split season february 7 february 9 deer buck firearms november 25 december 7 see pages 1419. All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. Persons hunting deer in the archery seasons may not possess a firearm, except. Started crossbow hunting 3 years ago, so this year will be my 4th year, have been unsuccessful with my crossbow thus far. Jun 05, 2019 the kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. Bowhunters accounted for 19 percent of the total kill and 26 percent of the buck kill. This must be in compliance with muzzleloader and firearms season regulations. Application deadline for spring turkey harvest authorizations is always december 10. All other hunters may use a crossbow to harvest deer during muzzleloader season with a muzzleloader license. New law begins january 1, 2020 and lasts for 3 years, that expands crossbow hunting to the regular october archery season on deer and during the fall wild turkey hunting season. Pressure from two and fourlegged predators, weather fronts, and available food sources will dictate when and how late season deer travel.
Arrows used in harvesting bear or deer must feature sharpened broadheads with metal points and should be at least 78 of an inch. All hunters may legally harvest game with crossbows during archery season bear season and the archery deer season. The antlerless deeronly season runs in three twoweek blocks interspersed with regular deer. At the center of the new crossbow debate is advanced technology. I was just wondering how many of you use an xbow over a rifle and why you do so. Hunters can harvest a bearded or unbearded bird in the fall. The united bowhunters of pa public is in support of extending the pa archery season by one full week in november. Archery for antlered and antlerless deer statewide.
Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. Specifically, delaney wonders if the use of crossbows is resulting in too many bucks being taken in the archery season before they have a chance to breed. The board of game commissioners preliminarily approved a slate of deer seasons for the 202021 license year that would allow concurrent hunting for antlered and antlerless deer through the duration of the firearms deer season. Pennsylvanias statewide archery deer season begins this saturday, oct. Archers statewide can hunt for antlered or antlerless deer from oct.
Oct 04, 2019 pennsylvanias statewide archery deer season begins this saturday, oct. Seasons and limits the archery seasons for deer run for six weeks broken into three twoweek blocks. Application deadline for bear permits is always december 10. However, with the rutting action picking up and the cameras lighting up, its only a. Crossbows account for majority of pa archery deer kills outdoors. We only had couple days left of the pa late archery and flintlock season. Apr 08, 2020 this is a huge development in the fact that it was just a few short years ago that the anti crossbow crowd crowed the sky would surely fall if crossbows were included into the general archery season, and the season would undoubtedly need to be shortened because the deer herd would be decimated.
Troy has been getting closer and closer to sealing the deal, but the bucks just arent big enough quite yet. Acting on a request by the united bowhunters of pennsylvania, the game commission added a week to the end of the general, fall archery deer season. Seasons and bag limits for license year july 1, 2020june 30, 2021 will be proposed at the january 2021 meeting of the board of game commissioners. Dec 14, 2014 archery season in clarion county, pennsylvania self filmed hunt. Archery season in pa starts october 5th and i have a few questions about crossbow hunting. The pennsylvania board of game commissioners expanded where and when hunters could use crossbows and. Johns friend ben comes out to western pa during the early archery season to try and take a doe with his crossbow. The archery seasons for deer run for six weeks broken into three twoweek blocks. Harrisburg, pa pennsylvanias archery deer season begins saturday, oct. Deer hunting and deer drives last day of pa gun season 2018. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Affixing your tag to a late season animal is no easy task. The exception is that hunters are not required to purchase an archery stamp to hunt in the archery bear season.
Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deer only requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. Crossbow hunting in pa field and stream questions and answers. Crossbows account for majority of pa archery deer kills. Individuals hunting in an area within a deer reduction zone may take a buck if hunting under regular deer hunting season license, and are not required to take a doe first. Crossbow must have a draw weight not less than 125 pounds. Deer archery and crossbow september 28 december 31 deer antlerless split season selected counties. The second round of deer archery and muzzleloader season that kicks off after christmas has been. Theyre moving pa crossbow hunting 2019 self filmed. Game commission makes big changes starting in fall. Pennsylvania crossbow hunting laws travel tips usa today. Pennsylvanias statewide archery deer season begins saturday. Crossbows can be lawfully used in harvesting deer during muzzleloader and deer firearms season.
Hang up your crossbow for another season or hunt the late season. Last year, archery hunters bagged 59,550 bucks and 49,690 antlerless deer, according to. The domination of crossbows over other bows during pennsylvanias archery deer season continues to grow. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020.
The kentucky fish and wildlife commission announced tuesday that crossbow deer hunting season will be extended this year. Eventually, the weather will cool, leaves will change color and it will be time to dust off your bow and firearms. At its recent meeting, the pennsylvania game commissions board of directors voted on a series of new measures that expand opportunities to hunt in the next hunting year. Increasing bear hunting opportunities for archers by adding a week to the archery bear season and creating an overlap in the first week with the muzzleloader deer and bear seasons.
Disabled individuals may hunt with a crossbow during any archery season if they obtain a disabled crossbow permit. The 2019 deer season is one filled with excitement and promise, as the season opens on a saturday for the first time and plenty of whitetails seem to be roaming penns woods and fields. During the 200809 season, pennsylvania deer hunters shot 335,850 deer, including 122,410 antlered bucks. The board included a sunset date for the expanded crossbow use requiring a future vote on the measure again before june 30, 2012. The first split of kentuckys crossbow deer season opened saturday and runs through oct. Pennsylvania offers some of the best deer hunting on the east coast. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. The guys see lots of deer and a big 10 point buck but. A crossbow hunter may take small game during the deer crossbow season, except the first three days of buck firearms season in counties having a buck firearms season.
Nov 29, 2019 the 2019 deer season is one filled with excitement and promise, as the season opens on a saturday for the first time and plenty of whitetails seem to be roaming penns woods and fields. Crossbow during rifle season crossbow nation forum. Lateseason crossbow hunting tips tips and howto guides. While on lands inhabited by deer or bear, and in or on a motor vehicle using artificial lights, a crossbow may not be possessed unless it is unstrung or taken down or securely fastened in a case or locked in the trunk of the vehicle. Pennsylvania deer season to start saturday for first time. A deer crossbow license will be required to hunt with a crossbow during the archery season, unless that individual has a valid resident youth hunttrap, deer license bundle, lifetime comprehensive hunting, or a lifetime comprehensive hunting and fishing license, or is exempt from needing a license. Important fall dates for deer, bear, turkey, squirrel and rabbit.
The game commission and the department of conservation and natural resources have teamed up to create an interactive map for pennsylvania hunters. Any semblance of predictability at this time of the year is a crap shoot at best. Archery and crossbow hunting for antlered and antlerless deer are legal during muzzleloader deer season subject to all. Hunters took 11,758 deer this past fall and 9,439 the year. Proposed increase in days for ny fall crossbow hunting. Thats the last season before crossbows were made legal for use by anyone in all archery deer seasons. And we now have more hunters taking more deer during the archery season. I have a cabin deep in the woods of north central pa and have been hunting there since i was 12 years old. It specifies that a person using a crossbow during the open archery season may not harvest an antlerless deer unless that person possesses an antlerless deer permit. This includes late, early, and two day archery bear seasons. Heres your complete guide to the 2019 fall hunting season in pennsylvania deer. For more information on purchasing hunting permits, regional. Yes, any legal equipment can be used for the seasons that the bundle can be used. And the official pennsylvania game commission mobile app provides official information for pennsylvania hunters and trappers.
In all other wmus 1a, 1b, 2a, 2f, 2g, 2h, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4c, 4e and 5b a sevenday antlered deer season will be followed by a sevenday concurrent season. Pennsylvanias statewide archery deer season begins saturday, sept. Bens crossbow hunt in clarion county pa 2016 youtube. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. Before you head out into the woods, its a good idea to go over all the rules of rifle season so you. Many gun hunters think crossbow hunters are killing too many bucks during the rut and before firearms season opens, lessening their chances. The game commission offers a variety of hunting seasons, youth hunt days and special seasons for regular firearms, archery and muzzleloaders.
Jul 12, 2019 important fall dates for deer, bear, turkey, squirrel and rabbit. This would give bowhunters three full weeks of hunting in november. I think its bs that a crossbow hunter can take either sex. Pennsylvania hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. A crossbow is a different hunting tool, delaney said. During this season, properly licensed bowhunters statewide can hunt for antlered or antlerless deer through nov.
The improved power, range and efficiency of the crossbow combined with the long deer season accounts for the higher buck kill in wi. There are essentially two types of crossbows available at dicks. The pennsylvania board of game commissioners has approved the expanded lawful use of crossbows to include both the archery deer and bear seasons. Mar 21, 2018 crossbow hunting in pennsylvania got a boost in 2009. This requires an archery stamp and a general hunting permit along with the proper licenses for the season such as a bear andor antlerless deer license. A crossbow may not be possessed in or on a motor vehicle unless it is uncocked. I plan on buyingusing a crossbow this year during rifle seasonbear season here in pa.
Deer hunting season underway in monmouth county parks. Big changes coming to pennsylvania 202021 hunting season. Compound crossbows are the most advanced type of crossbow, using a camandcable system to bend the limbs and store up substantial power in a compact package. Archery season in clarion county, pennsylvania self filmed hunt. Pennsylvania crossbow hunters public group facebook. Dec 31, 2018 community corner deer hunting season underway in monmouth county parks bowandarrow hunters are allowed in these monmouth county parks through feb. Personally, i enjoy archery season more than rifle season even if i dont come home with a kill.
Archery hunters may use long, recurve or compound bows, or crossbows. Saturdaysunday deer opener last year, pennsylvania s firearms deer the 202021 hunting season in pennsylvania will have lots of new wrinkles to it. It was getting down to the wire here in pennsylvania. Pennsylvania extends archery season crossbow nation forum.
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