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Coyote Hunting Laws in Pennsylvania (verify before you hunt)
Pennsylvania predator hunting rules can change by season, method, and location. Use this page as a quick checklist, then confirm the current wording in Pennsylvania’s official regulations before hunting.
Regulations change. This page is a guide only — not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the governing agency before hunting.
Governing body (Pennsylvania): Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC).
Pennsylvania rules checklist (what to verify)
| Rule area | What to confirm | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Classification / season | How coyotes are classified and current seasons/limits (if any) | PGC regs |
| License | License requirements + resident/non-resident rules | PGC licensing |
| Night hunting / lights | Artificial light rules + any restrictions by season/weapon | PGC regs |
| Electronic calls | Whether electronic callers are allowed and any restrictions | PGC regs |
| Public land | SGL/public land rules (often stricter) | PGC public lands/SGL rules |
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Official resources (Pennsylvania)
- Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC): https://www.pgc.pa.gov/
- Hunting & trapping regulations: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Pages/default.aspx
- Hunt/Trap Digest (PDF): https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pgc/documents/hunttrap/law/2025-26%20hunttrap%20digest%206-4%20lr%20webmobile%20updated.pdf
- Licenses: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/LicensesandPermits/Pages/default.aspx