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WMU 2A Hunting Guide

Everything that changes when you cross into WMU 2A: dates, antler rule, antlerless licenses, CWD status and public ground.

1,811Square miles
69SGL sq mi
49,000Antlerless licenses
NoCWD

Photo: Jason Pratt (CC BY 2.0)

Getting to know WMU 2A

Hunters in Greene, Washington, Fayette, Beaver and Westmoreland and other counties may be in WMU 2A, depending on which side of the boundary roads they are. About 4% of WMU 2A is public: 69 square miles of game lands and 0 of other public land. Antler restriction: 3 up (3 points on one side excluding brow tine).

1,811Size (sq mi)
69SGL (sq mi)
0Non-SGL public
4%Public share
6Counties overlapped
16Tracts on our list

The boundary, route by route

From the Ohio/PA state line, Ohio River east to PA Route 60 near Vanport; PA Route 60 south to US Route 22 near Moon Run; US Route 22 west to PA Route 980 near Santiago; PA Route 980 south to I-79; I-79 south to I-70 at Washington; I-70 east to US Route 119 near New Stanton; US Route 119 south to West Virginia/PA state line.

PGC map of WMU 2A

PGC WMU boundary maps. Checked October 12, 2026.

Every season that applies in 2A

53 hunting and trapping segments apply in WMU 2A this license year.

SpeciesSegmentOpeningClosingDaysSundaysRight now
White-tailed deerAg Tag, antlerlessAug 1, 2026Apr 15, 202725837
White-tailed deerArcheryOct 3, 2026Nov 20, 2026497
White-tailed deerOctober muzzleloader antlerlessOct 17, 2026Oct 25, 202692
White-tailed deerSpecial firearms antlerlessOct 22, 2026Oct 25, 202641
White-tailed deerRegular firearmsNov 28, 2026Dec 13, 2026163
White-tailed deerArcheryDec 26, 2026Jan 24, 2027305
White-tailed deerExtended firearms antlerlessDec 26, 2026Jan 24, 2027305
White-tailed deerFlintlockDec 26, 2026Jan 24, 2027305
Black bearArcheryOct 17, 2026Oct 25, 202692
Black bearMuzzleloaderOct 22, 2026Oct 25, 202641
Black bearSpecial firearmsOct 22, 2026Oct 25, 202641
Black bearRegular firearmsNov 21, 2026Nov 24, 202641
Wild turkeyFall seasonOct 31, 2026Nov 15, 2026163
Wild turkeyFall seasonNov 25, 2026Nov 27, 202630
Wild turkeySpring gobbler youth huntApr 24, 2027Apr 25, 202721
Wild turkeySpring gobbler, morningsMay 1, 2027May 15, 2027152
Wild turkeySpring gobbler, all dayMay 16, 2027May 31, 2027163
Ruffed grouseRegular seasonOct 17, 2026Dec 24, 20266910
PheasantJunior huntOct 10, 2026Oct 18, 202692
PheasantRegular seasonOct 24, 2026Dec 24, 2026629
PheasantRegular seasonDec 26, 2026Feb 28, 20276510
Bobwhite quailRegular seasonSep 1, 2026Dec 24, 202611516
Bobwhite quailRegular seasonDec 26, 2026Mar 31, 20279614
CottontailJunior huntOct 3, 2026Oct 18, 2026163
CottontailRegular seasonOct 17, 2026Dec 24, 20266910
CottontailRegular seasonDec 26, 2026Feb 28, 20276510
Snowshoe hareRegular seasonDec 26, 2026Dec 31, 202661
SquirrelsJunior huntSep 12, 2026Sep 27, 2026163
SquirrelsRegular seasonSep 12, 2026Dec 24, 202610415
SquirrelsRegular seasonDec 26, 2026Feb 28, 20276510
WoodchuckRegular seasonJul 1, 2026Dec 24, 202617725
WoodchuckRegular seasonDec 26, 2026Jun 30, 202718727
CrowRegular, Thu to SunAug 20, 2026Mar 21, 202721431
CoyoteHuntingJul 1, 2026Jun 30, 202736552
FoxHuntingOct 24, 2026Feb 21, 202712118
RaccoonHuntingOct 24, 2026Feb 21, 202712118
PorcupineHuntingOct 10, 2026Nov 27, 2026497
PorcupineHuntingDec 14, 2026Dec 24, 2026111
PorcupineHuntingDec 26, 2026Jan 31, 2027376
Mourning doveRegular seasonSep 1, 2026Nov 27, 20268812
Mourning doveRegular seasonDec 18, 2026Jan 2, 2027162
WoodcockRegular seasonOct 17, 2026Dec 8, 2026538
BobcatTrappingDec 19, 2026Jan 10, 2027234
BobcatHuntingJan 9, 2027Feb 3, 2027264
Opossum, skunkHuntingJul 1, 2026Jun 30, 202736552
Starling, sparrowNo closed seasonJul 1, 2026Jun 30, 202736552
GallinulesRegular seasonSep 1, 2026Nov 20, 20268111
RailsRegular seasonSep 1, 2026Nov 20, 20268111
SnipeRegular seasonOct 17, 2026Dec 8, 2026538
FurbearersTrappingOct 24, 2026Feb 21, 202712118
Mink and muskratTrappingNov 21, 2026Jan 10, 2027518
BeaverTrappingDec 19, 2026Mar 31, 202710315
Coyote, foxCable restraintsDec 26, 2026Feb 21, 2027589

This table leaves out elk and migratory birds, which have their own zones.

seasons and bag limits, 2026-27 digest. Checked October 12, 2026.

Antlerless licenses and deer harvest, 2A

The Board set 49,000 antlerless licenses for WMU 2A (+5,000). In 2025-26 the unit sold out on 8/30. Deer harvest, 2025-26: 22,000 in WMU 2A. For archers: Oct 3 to Nov 20, 2026; Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027.

3 upAntler rule
49,000Antlerless licenses
+5,000Change
8/30Sold out 2025
12.48Deer/sq mi 2024
22,000Deer, 2025-26
WMU 2A deer harvest by license year07,50015,00022,50030,0002009: 20,70020,70020092010: 19,30019,30020102011: 19,80019,80020112012: 19,40019,40020122013: 20,00020,00020132014: 14,70014,70020142015: 17,00017,00020152016: 16,20016,20020162017: 17,00017,00020172018: 16,90016,90020182019: 16,80016,80020192020: 19,90019,90020202021: 17,40017,40020212022: 19,70019,70020222023: 23,30023,30020232024: 22,60022,60020242025: 22,00022,0002025
SegmentBucksAntlerlessAll deer
Archery4,1402,8506,990
Firearms4,2009,40013,600
Muzzleloader601,3501,410

allocations, 2025-26 deer report, PGC harvest dashboard. Checked October 12, 2026.

Where to hunt public ground in 2A

The map pins every tract that overlaps 2A; 11 are game lands.

NameTypeCountyAcresListed game
State Game Lands 223State Game LandsGreene8,063deer, turkey, grouse +4
Raccoon Creek State ParkState ParkBeaver7,000deer, bear, turkey +4
State Game Lands 179State Game LandsGreene5,814pheasant
State Game Lands 232State Game LandsWashington5,183pheasant, dove
State Game Lands 245State Game LandsWashington4,043deer, grouse, squirrel +1
Hillman State ParkState ParkWashington3,650deer, bear, turkey +4
State Game Lands 302State Game LandsGreene, Washington2,976deer, squirrel, pheasant +1
State Game Lands 117State Game LandsWashington2,895deer, turkey, grouse +3
State Game Lands 296State Game LandsWestmoreland, Fayette2,616–
Cross Creek ParkPheasant Release AreaWashington2,154pheasant
Ryerson Station State ParkState ParkGreene900deer, bear, turkey +3
State Game Lands 238State Game LandsFayette776deer, turkey, grouse +4
State Game Lands 297State Game LandsWashington634deer, squirrel, rabbit +1
State Game Lands 303State Game LandsWashington487deer, grouse, rabbit
State Game Lands 189State Game LandsBeaver411deer, turkey, grouse +4
Cross Creek County ParkPheasant Release AreaWashington–pheasant

PGC State Game Lands GIS and DCNR and federal land data, overlaid on the PGC WMU layer; a tract counts when at least 1% of it, or 100 acres, falls in the unit. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

Bear, turkey and furbearers in 2A

Unit 2A produced 2 bears in 2025, with archers taking 0. Bowhunters may take a bear Oct 17 to Oct 25, 2026. No extended bear days here. For fall turkey, Oct 31 to Nov 15, 2026; Nov 25 to Nov 27, 2026. Gobblers taken in spring 2024: 2,420. Bobcat is open here by permit. Beaver limit: 20 daily / 40 season.

WMU 2A bear harvest051015202018: 7720182019: 111120192020: 9920202021: 5520212022: 131320222023: 3320232024: 6620242025: 222025
WMU 2A spring gobbler harvest01,0002,0003,0004,0002015: 2,0752,07520152016: 2,3352,33520162017: 2,4322,43220172018: 3,4973,49720182019: 2,6662,66620192020: 2,7152,71520202021: 2,2702,27020212022: 2,6862,68620222023: 2,7282,72820232024: 2,4202,4202024
WMU 2A fall turkey harvest02004006008002009: 60460420092010: 50150120102011: 61661620112012: 64564520122013: 48348320132014: 59659620142015: 56356320152016: 65065020162017: 40340320172018: 37237220182019: 29529520192020: 37337320202021: 32032020212022: 36736720222023: 2342342023

bear report, bear 2024, spring turkey, PGC harvest dashboard, furbearer WMUs. Checked October 12, 2026.

Counties that overlap 2A

Read the percentage as how much of that county sits in 2A.

No wild CWD detection is listed for 2A. PGC head bins are in Westmoreland this year. CWD guide

County shares from the PGC WMU layer intersected with Census county outlines (counties.json); CWD lists from the digest and feeding order. Checked October 12, 2026.

Long view over ridge-and-valley country from a rocky overlook in south-central Pennsylvania
Long view over ridge-and-valley country from a rocky overlook in south-central PennsylvaniaPhoto: TheTurducken (CC BY 2.0)
White-tailed deer buck
White-tailed deer buckPhoto: ShenandoahNPS (Public domain)
White-tailed buck emerging from the tree line at the edge of a field
White-tailed buck emerging from the tree line at the edge of a fieldPhoto: USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain)

Common questions about 2A

How many deer were taken in 2A last season?

Deer harvest, 2025-26: 22,000 in WMU 2A. 13th highest of 22.

Where can I hunt public land in 2A?

About 4% of WMU 2A is public: 69 square miles of game lands and 0 of other public land. Start with State Game Lands 223, Raccoon Creek State Park and State Game Lands 179.

What area does WMU 2A cover?

1,811 square miles taking in parts of Greene, Washington, Fayette, Beaver, Westmoreland and Allegheny.

Can I trap bobcats or otters in 2A?

Bobcat is open here by permit. Beaver limit: 20 daily / 40 season.

What makes a legal buck in 2A?

In 2A: 3 up (3 points on one side excluding brow tine). Junior, mentored youth, disabled-permit and resident active-duty hunters may take a buck with two points on one side or a 3 inch spike.

How many doe tags are there in 2A?

The Board set 49,000 antlerless licenses for WMU 2A (+5,000). In 2025-26 the unit sold out on 8/30. Each license costs $6.97 (resident) and works only in the unit picked.

When can I bowhunt deer in 2A?

For archers: Oct 3 to Nov 20, 2026; Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027. Crossbows are legal in archery season.

Is WMU 2A a CWD unit?

No wild CWD detection is listed for 2A. PGC head bins are in Westmoreland this year. The statewide high-risk parts rule applies everywhere.

Is there extended bear hunting in 2A?

Bowhunters may take a bear Oct 17 to Oct 25, 2026. No extended bear days here. Unit 2A produced 2 bears in 2025, with archers taking 0.

How long is fall turkey in 2A?

For fall turkey, Oct 31 to Nov 15, 2026; Nov 25 to Nov 27, 2026.

Neighbours of 2A

Nearby units

WMU 2B · WMU 2C · WMU 1A · WMU 2D

Agency offices close by

PGC Southwest Region Office

Bolivar, Westmoreland County · about 61 mi away

Gallitzin State Forest District Office

Ebensburg, Cambria County · about 86 mi away