Pennsylvania

Centerfire manually-operated (bolt-action, lever-action, pump-action) rifles of .24 caliber (6mm) or larger firing expanding bullets are legal statewide during the traditional two-week rifle deer season. Semiautomatic centerfire rifles are strictly prohibited for big game hunting in Pennsylvania. Suppressors are legal with ATF compliance. FMJ bullets prohibited.

Single-barrel flintlock muzzleloaders .44 caliber or larger (firing a single round lead ball or conical bullet) with open iron sights are mandatory during the world-famous post-Christmas Statewide Flintlock Deer Season. Modern in-line muzzleloaders with scopes are legal only during the early October muzzleloader hunt.

Longbow, recurve, and compound bows with minimum 35 lb draw weight. Broadheads must have minimum 7/8-inch cutting width. Fixed and mechanical broadheads legal. Pennsylvania's archery deer season runs from late September through mid-November, plus an after-Christmas late archery season.

Crossbows are 100% legal for ALL licensed sportspeople during all archery deer, bear, and turkey seasons without requiring a doctor's disability permit. Crossbows must have a minimum draw weight of 125 lbs, a functioning mechanical safety, and shoot bolts with broadheads measuring at least 7/8 inch wide.

Manually-operated (revolver or single-shot) centerfire handguns .24 caliber or larger firing expanding bullets are legal during regular firearms seasons. Semiautomatic handguns are prohibited for big game in Pennsylvania. Magnum revolvers (.357 Mag, .44 Mag) are leading choices.

10, 12, 16, and 20 gauge shotguns firing single slugs or buckshot (#00 or #000 buckshot in designated Special Regulations Areas surrounding Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D). 3-shell capacity limit. Non-toxic shot required for all waterfowl hunting.