PA whitetails

[jerry d]

Went on tghe Pennsylvania Game & Fish web site but can't seem to locate the info I'm looking for.

Is there a minimum caliber for deer hunting in PA ?
Are semi-autos legal ?

Thanks

[pats102862]

The last time I checked. semi auto are not legal and the minimum caliber is a .22 centerfire rifle. No rimfires.

[jerry d]

thanks pats i looked all over that site but couldn't find it.

[Paoutdoorsman]

semi-autos are definitely not legal, but i believe as long as it is a centerfire you are good to go. Possibly has to be bigger than a .17

[bronko22000]

Out of the PGC 2010-2011 Digest

Lawful Arms & Ammunition:

Deer and Bear: Regular Seasons -

1) Manually operated (pump,
lever, bolt actions, single-shot) centerfire rifles, shotguns and handguns
(revolvers or single-shots) with all lead bullet or ball, or bullet
designed to expand on impact; 2) muzzleloading long guns of any
type, 44 caliber or larger, or a muzzleloading handgun 50 caliber or
larger; and 3) long, recurve, compound bows or crossbows with
broadheads of cutting edge design. The use of buckshot is not

legal, except in the Southeast Special Regulations Area.

[jerry d]

Originally Posted by bronko22000

Out of the PGC 2010-2011 Digest

Lawful Arms & Ammunition:

Deer and Bear: Regular Seasons -

1) Manually operated (pump,

lever, bolt actions, single-shot) centerfire rifles, shotguns and handguns
(revolvers or single-shots) with all lead bullet or ball, or bullet
designed to expand on impact; 2) muzzleloading long guns of any
type, 44 caliber or larger, or a muzzleloading handgun 50 caliber or
larger; and 3) long, recurve, compound bows or crossbows with
broadheads of cutting edge design. The use of buckshot is not

legal, except in the Southeast Special Regulations Area.

thanks bronko thats what i was looking for and couldn't find