Pennsylvania WMU 2F: deer and bear hunting, harvest and public land
Pennsylvania's WMU 2F covers 2,410 square miles, mostly in Warren, Forest, McKean, Elk and Jefferson counties. PGC estimates hunters took 10,785 antlered and 15,651 antlerless deer here in the 2025-26 seasons, and 213 bears in 2024. 42.9% of the WMU is public land, the largest share national forest (507,924 acres), by the USGS Protected Areas Database.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest and licenses: PGC Annual Deer Population Report, April 2026. Bears: PGC Big Game Harvest data and PGC's 2024 bear harvest release. Seasons: PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits. Land: PAD-US 4.1.
State game landsState forestNational forestState parkNational wildlife refugeWMU 2FNeighboring WMUsHighway
| Size | 2,410 square miles (PGC) |
|---|---|
| Counties | Warren, Forest, McKean, Elk, Jefferson, Venango and Clarion |
| Public land | 42.9% (661,650 acres) |
| State Game Lands | 16 tracts, 118,086 acres in the WMU |
| Deer harvested, 2025-26 | 10,785 antlered, 15,651 antlerless |
| Bears harvested, 2024 | 213 |
| PGC deer population estimate, 2026 | 93,804 (post-hunt) |
| Antlerless licenses, 2026-27 | 67,000 (51,000 in 2025-26) |
| Antler rule (adults) | Three points on one side, brow tine counted |
| Chronic wasting disease | Found in wild deer in the WMU (PGC 2026-27 pocket guide) |
| Archery deer, 2026-27 | October 3 to November 20, and December 26 to January 24, 2027 |
| Regular firearms deer, 2026 | November 28 to December 13 |
How many deer are harvested in WMU 2F?
PGC estimates 10,785 antlered and 15,651 antlerless deer in WMU 2F in 2025-26, against 11,121 and 17,697 the season before. The table runs back to 2005-06, with the antlerless licenses PGC allocated for each season.
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total | Antlerless licenses allocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 10,785 | 15,651 | 26,436 | 51,000 |
| 2024-25 | 11,121 | 17,697 | 28,818 | 55,000 |
| 2023-24 | 9,106 | 13,883 | 22,989 | 49,000 |
| 2022-23 | 8,802 | 11,784 | 20,586 | 37,000 |
| 2021-22 | 8,897 | 10,241 | 19,138 | 32,000 |
| 2020-21 | 10,686 | 9,953 | 20,639 | 36,000 |
| 2019-20 | 9,014 | 8,816 | 17,830 | 31,000 |
| 2018-19 | 7,665 | 7,533 | 15,198 | 23,000 |
| 2017-18 | 9,489 | 7,200 | 16,689 | 24,000 |
| 2016-17 | 7,678 | 6,718 | 14,396 | 22,000 |
| 2015-16 | 6,989 | 5,434 | 12,423 | 22,000 |
| 2014-15 | 5,979 | 5,915 | 11,894 | 27,000 |
| 2013-14 | 6,607 | 8,008 | 14,615 | 29,000 |
| 2012-13 | 7,139 | 6,067 | 13,206 | 27,000 |
| 2011-12 | 5,393 | 6,737 | 12,130 | 34,000 |
| 2010-11 | 6,403 | 5,657 | 12,060 | 22,148 |
| 2009-10 | 5,167 | 6,648 | 11,815 | 28,000 |
| 2008-09 | 6,990 | 9,117 | 16,107 | 28,000 |
| 2007-08 | 4,795 | 7,132 | 11,927 | 28,000 |
| 2006-07 | 7,153 | 8,030 | 15,183 | 28,000 |
| 2005-06 | 6,013 | 8,322 | 14,335 | 30,000 |
Source: PGC Annual Deer Population Report, April 2026, WMU 2F worksheet.
Deer by season in WMU 2F
Archery hunters took 39% of WMU 2F's antlered deer in 2024-25, by PGC's season figures.
| Season | Antlered, archery | Antlered, firearms | Antlered, muzzleloader | Antlerless, archery | Antlerless, firearms | Antlerless, muzzleloader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 4,325 | 6,688 | 75 | 3,263 | 13,487 | 937 |
| 2023-24 | 3,400 | 5,600 | 100 | 2,090 | 10,500 | 1,310 |
| 2022-23 | 3,250 | 5,500 | 50 | 1,930 | 8,400 | 1,470 |
| 2021-22 | 3,270 | 5,600 | 30 | 1,350 | 7,800 | 1,050 |
| 2020-21 | 4,100 | 6,500 | 100 | 2,090 | 6,100 | 1,810 |
Source: PGC Big Game Harvest data, rounded by PGC; the season totals can differ a little from the worksheet's.
How many deer live in WMU 2F?
PGC's latest post-hunt estimate for WMU 2F is 93,804 deer (2026). Its estimates since 2008 run from 46,887 (2010) to 117,935 (2025). PGC rates the six-year population trend stable and the fawn-to-doe trend stable; its objective for the WMU is to reduce the deer population (PGC's note: CWD detected within the WMU).
| Year | Post-hunt deer population (PGC estimate) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 93,804 |
| 2025 | 117,935 |
| 2024 | 82,787 |
| 2023 | 83,968 |
| 2022 | 86,470 |
| 2021 | 112,840 |
| 2020 | 98,104 |
| 2019 | 87,309 |
| 2018 | 108,575 |
| 2017 | 74,387 |
| 2016 | 67,152 |
| 2015 | 61,020 |
| 2014 | 65,614 |
| 2013 | 83,063 |
| 2012 | 53,210 |
| 2011 | 70,765 |
| 2010 | 46,887 |
| 2009 | 67,724 |
| 2008 | 47,288 |
Source: PGC Annual Deer Population Report, April 2026, WMU 2F worksheet.
PGC's worksheet describes WMU 2F as 88% forest, 7% farm and field and 2% developed.
How many bears are taken in WMU 2F?
PGC counted 213 bears from WMU 2F in 2024. Since 2013 the yearly count has run from 213 to 351.
| Year | Bears | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 213 | not given | not given |
| 2023 | 247 | 123 | 124 |
| 2022 | 258 | 140 | 118 |
| 2021 | 245 | 112 | 133 |
| 2020 | 277 | 132 | 145 |
| 2019 | 351 | 174 | 177 |
| 2018 | 259 | 155 | 104 |
| 2017 | 232 | 128 | 104 |
| 2016 | 323 | 173 | 150 |
| 2015 | 337 | 180 | 157 |
| 2014 | 262 | 141 | 121 |
| 2013 | 309 | 169 | 140 |
Sources: PGC Big Game Harvest data to 2023; PGC's 2024 bear harvest release for 2024.
How many turkeys are taken in WMU 2F?
PGC's spring gobbler estimate for WMU 2F was about 1,840 birds in 2023. The 2026 fall season here runs October 31 to November 15, and November 25 to 27.
| Year | Spring turkeys (about) | Fall turkeys (about) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,840 | 200 |
| 2022 | 1,380 | 460 |
| 2021 | 1,040 | 370 |
| 2020 | 1,300 | 410 |
| 2019 | 1,490 | 460 |
| 2018 | 1,420 | 650 |
| 2017 | 1,330 | 470 |
| 2016 | 1,340 | 420 |
Source: PGC Big Game Harvest data; PGC's estimates, rounded here to the nearest ten.
When are the 2026-27 seasons in WMU 2F?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery (antlered and antlerless) | October 3 to November 20, and December 26 to January 24, 2027 |
| Deer, antlerless muzzleloader | October 17 to 25 |
| Deer, antlerless special firearms (eligible hunters only) | October 22 to 25 |
| Deer, regular firearms (antlered and antlerless) | November 28 to December 13 |
| Deer, flintlock (antlered or antlerless) | December 26 to January 24, 2027 |
| Bear, archery | October 17 to 25 |
| Bear, muzzleloader | October 22 to 25 |
| Bear, special firearms (eligible hunters only) | October 22 to 25 |
| Bear, regular firearms | November 21 to 24 |
| Fall turkey (either sex; shotguns and archery gear only) | October 31 to November 15, and November 25 to 27 |
| Spring gobbler (bearded birds; one bird) | May 1 to 31, 2027 (until noon through May 15) |
Source: PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits, read 2026-10-18. Sundays inside these dates are open, except in migratory bird seasons (PGC 2026-27 pocket guide to the Hunting & Trapping Digest). PGC can change a season; check its page before you go.
How much public land is in WMU 2F?
42.9% of WMU 2F is public land: 661,650 of its 1,542,460 acres. The largest share is national forest, 507,924 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of WMU 2F |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 507,924 | 32.9% |
| State game lands | 118,618 | 7.7% |
| State park | 20,938 | 1.4% |
| State forest | 14,170 | 0.9% |
Measured by FilledTag inside PGC's WMU boundary from USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Public land is open to hunting under each manager's own rules; state parks, refuges and Park Service land allow it only in places.
State Game Lands in WMU 2F
16 State Game Lands tracts lie wholly or partly in WMU 2F, 118,086 acres in all.
| Game lands | Acres in WMU 2F | Acres in all | Parking areas (PGC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGL 44 | 33,722 | 39,335 | 61 |
| SGL 54 | 19,408 | 19,408 | 54 |
| SGL 86 | 14,320 | 14,320 | 23 |
| SGL 28 | 11,268 | 11,268 | 11 |
| SGL 29 | 9,830 | 9,830 | 7 |
| SGL 24 | 8,585 | 8,585 | 13 |
| SGL 74 | 6,568 | 6,568 | 18 |
| SGL 45 | 4,292 | 6,138 | 6 |
| SGL 283 | 3,061 | 3,061 | 9 |
| SGL 47 | 2,215 | 2,215 | 5 |
| SGL 72 | 2,030 | 2,030 | 11 |
| SGL 309 | 996 | 996 | 5 |
| SGL 253 | 661 | 661 | 3 |
| SGL 63 | 621 | 3,553 | 17 |
| SGL 282 | 495 | 496 | 3 |
| SGL 143 | 14 | 8,476 | 22 |
Acres measured by FilledTag from PGC State Game Lands boundaries; parking areas from PGC State Game Lands parking areas.
Where is the WMU 2F boundary?
PGC draws WMU 2F along these roads and rivers:
- From the New York/PA state line, US Rt. 219 south to I-80 near DuBois.
- I-80 west to US Rt. 322 near Corsica.
- US Rt. 322 west to PA Rt. 8 at Franklin.
- PA Rt. 8 north to PA Rt. 27 at Titusville.
- PA Rt. 27 north to US Rt. 6 at Pittsfield.
- US Rt. 6 east to US Rt. 62 near Warren.
- US Rt. 62 north to New York/PA state line.
From PGC Wildlife Management Units. Highways crossing the WMU: US 62 (58 miles), PA 36 (51 miles), PA 66 (47 miles), PA 321 (44 miles), US 6 (41 miles) and PA 949 (40 miles).
Which WMUs border WMU 2F?
| WMU | Public land | Antlered deer, 2025-26 | Antlerless deer, 2025-26 | Bears, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 1B | 4.7% | 11,070 | 17,627 | 67 |
| WMU 2D | 2.7% | 15,371 | 27,314 | 173 |
| WMU 2E | 10.2% | 7,709 | 12,476 | 53 |
| WMU 2G | 50.4% | 7,572 | 12,307 | 476 |
| WMU 3A | 10.4% | 7,633 | 6,929 | 203 |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer are harvested in WMU 2F?
PGC estimates 10,785 antlered and 15,651 antlerless deer were taken in WMU 2F in the 2025-26 seasons, 26,436 in all. Over the five seasons to 2025-26 the WMU averaged 9,742 antlered and 13,851 antlerless deer a year, worked out from PGC's figures.
When is deer season in WMU 2F for 2026-27?
Archery: October 3 to November 20, and December 26 to January 24, 2027. Regular firearms: November 28 to December 13, 2026. Antlerless muzzleloader: October 17 to 25. Sundays inside these dates are open (PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits).
How many antlerless licenses does WMU 2F get?
PGC set 67,000 antlerless licenses for WMU 2F for 2026-27, up from 51,000 in 2025-26. PGC's objective for the WMU is to reduce the deer population (PGC's note: CWD detected within the WMU).
What is the antler restriction in WMU 2F?
WMU 2F follows the rule for most of the state: an adult hunter's antlered deer needs at least three points on one side, counting the brow tine. Juniors, mentored youth, certain disabled permit holders and resident active-duty military may take two points on one antler or a three-inch spike.
How much public land is in WMU 2F?
661,650 acres, 42.9% of the WMU, by PAD-US 4.1. That includes 118,086 acres of State Game Lands in 16 tracts; the largest here are SGL 44 (33,722 acres), SGL 54 (19,408 acres) and SGL 86 (14,320 acres).
How many bears are taken in WMU 2F?
PGC counted 213 bears from WMU 2F in 2024, against 247 in 2023. Bear archery in WMU 2F runs October 17 to 25; the regular firearms season is November 21 to 24, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Deer harvest, antlerless allocations, population estimates and objectives: PGC Annual Deer Population Report, April 2026.
- Deer by season, bears to 2023 and turkeys: PGC Big Game Harvest data. Bears in 2024: PGC's 2024 bear harvest release.
- Seasons: PGC 2026-27 Seasons and Bag Limits; PGC 2026-27 pocket guide to the Hunting & Trapping Digest.
- WMU boundary, antler rule and CWD status: PGC Wildlife Management Units. Public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Game lands: PGC State Game Lands boundaries.
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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