2026-27 hunting licenses to go on sale June 22

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced that its new hunting and trapping licenses for the 2026-27 seasons will go on sale Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8 a.m.

The new license year begins July 1, 2026, at which time 2025-26 hunting and furtaker licenses, as well as mentored permits and other permits and privileges, will expire and new licenses will be needed before heading afield.

Hunters can purchase their new licenses in person at any of the 500+ commercial license issuing agents, including county treasurer offices and Game Commission offices. Licenses can also be purchased online at www.HuntFish.PA.gov and licenses and harvest tags will then be mailed to those who purchase online.

The cost for Pennsylvania’s general hunting licenses remains $20.97 for resident adults and $101.97 for nonresident adults, remaining one of the most affordable hunting licenses in the country. A full list of prices can be found online at www.HuntFish.PA.gov by clicking on License Catalog under the Hunting tab.

The Game Commission encourages hunters to have their CID number before going to purchase their new license. Doing so will help ensure a smooth and speedy transaction.

Pennsylvania’s Hunting & Trapping Digest for the 2026-27 license year will be available from license issuing agents and is also available on the PGC’s website. More information about purchasing a 2026-27 hunting or trapping license is available online.