2026 Season Calendar
A consolidated schedule of hunting and trapping seasons for the Allegheny National Forest region.
| Species | Category | Season Starts | Season Ends | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Coyote | Furbearer | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Open |
| European Starling | Small Game | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Open |
| House Sparrow | Small Game | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Open |
| Porcupine | Small Game | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Open |
| Rock Pigeon | Small Game | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Open |
| Sora Rail | Waterfowl | Sep 1, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 | Closed |
| Canada Goose | Waterfowl | Sep 1, 2025 | Feb 21, 2026 | Closed |
| Common Gallinule | Waterfowl | Sep 1, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 | Closed |
| Mourning Dove | Small Game | Sep 1, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Closed |
| Fox Squirrel | Small Game | Sep 13, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | Closed |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | Small Game | Sep 13, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | Closed |
| Black Squirrel | Small Game | Sep 13, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | Closed |
| Red Squirrel (Piney) | Small Game | Sep 13, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | Closed |
| Merganser | Waterfowl | Oct 11, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | Closed |
| Wood Duck | Waterfowl | Oct 11, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | Closed |
| Mallard Duck | Waterfowl | Oct 11, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | Closed |
| Common Goldeneye | Waterfowl | Oct 11, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | Closed |
| Canvasback | Waterfowl | Oct 11, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | Closed |
| Blue-winged/Green-winged Teal | Waterfowl | Oct 11, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | Closed |
| Ring-necked Duck | Waterfowl | Oct 11, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | Closed |
| Bobwhite Quail | Small Game | Oct 18, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | Closed |
| Ruffed Grouse | Small Game | Oct 18, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Closed |
| Ring-necked Pheasant | Small Game | Oct 18, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | Closed |
| Striped Skunk | Furbearer | Oct 25, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 | Closed |
| Long-tailed Weasel | Furbearer | Oct 25, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 | Closed |
| Red Fox | Furbearer | Oct 25, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 | Closed |
| Raccoon | Furbearer | Oct 25, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 | Closed |
| Opossum | Furbearer | Oct 25, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 | Closed |
| Gray Fox | Furbearer | Oct 25, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 | Closed |
| Black Bear | Big Game | Nov 22, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Closed |
| White-tailed Deer | Big Game | Nov 29, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 | Closed |
| Bobcat | Furbearer | Dec 20, 2025 | Jan 11, 2026 | Closed |
| Fisher | Furbearer | Dec 20, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 | Closed |
| Beaver | Furbearer | Dec 20, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | Closed |
| Snowshoe Hare | Small Game | Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Closed |
| Eastern Wild Turkey | Big Game | May 2, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | Closed |
Note: These dates are for general reference in WMU 2F. Always consult the official PGC Hunting & Trapping Digest for specific split seasons, bag limits, and Sunday hunting regulations.