Pennsylvania hunting times today
Pennsylvania habitat varies hard by WMU; treat Harrisburg’s live windows as a baseline and localize before you sit.
Strongest sit window today in Pennsylvania
Best time to hunt in Pennsylvania today (Harrisburg-area read): early morning, 6:50 AM – 9:05 AM, at 67/100 (Good). Evening 4:41 PM – 6:56 PM rates 63/100; Midday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM rates 33/100. Morning stand (6:50 AM – 9:05 AM) — solid window. Be in your stand 30–45 min before the window opens. Times are local and move with sunrise and sunset.
Today's sit windows
6:50 AM – 9:05 AM
Good · 67/100
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Poor · 33/100
4:41 PM – 6:56 PM
Fair · 63/100
Movement Index
Fair — Stick to your best spots and be disciplined. This isn't a day to gamble on a new location.
As of Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM · Confidence: High — High data completeness/model agreement: Timestamped temperature change is available and wind input is present. This is a decision-support index, not a calibrated accuracy or sighting probability.
Get your ZIP forecastBest sit today
Morning stand (6:50 AM – 9:05 AM) — solid window. Be in your stand 30–45 min before the window opens.
Season phase: early-season
Best movement times
- 6:50 AM – 9:05 AM
- 4:41 PM – 6:56 PM
Best movement window
The best deer movement today in Pennsylvania usually lines up with the strongest daylight window listed above. Match a clean wind to that window, then run your ZIP before you climb — the score is a planning guide, not a sighting promise.
Today's hunting conditions
- 66°F
- Wind WSW at 8 mph
- Weather trend steady
- Waxing Crescent moon
What's driving it
- Wind: 8 mph — favorable wind that tends to keep scent moving predictably without overloading deer senses.
- Warm Front: Up 8°F in observations — warmer conditions may reduce the daytime component of the index.
- Temperature: 66°F — mild conditions may taper the daytime component; the last hour of shooting light is worth considering.
- Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent (5% lit) — minor solunar influence; may give a slight edge to mid-morning activity.
- Season: Early Season: Deer follow predictable food-source patterns. Target mast crops and ag fields at dawn and dusk.
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FAQ
Will deer be moving today?
Check today's Harrisburg-area Movement Index on this page (55/100, Fair) and the morning, midday and evening sit windows. Weather, wind and temperature drive daylight movement more than the calendar, so run your ZIP for your own woods before you climb. It's a 0–100 deer movement score, not a sighting promise.
Is today a good day to hunt deer?
Check today's Harrisburg-area Movement Index on this page (55/100, Fair) and what that rating means: Excellent is 88+, Good 65–87, Fair 42–64, and Poor 41 or below. Then match a clean wind to the strongest sit window and run your ZIP. The score is a planning guide, not a sighting or harvest promise.
Deer hunting forecast today?
See the Pennsylvania deer hunting forecast for the multi-day outlook: weather, wind and temperature for this week and the weekend around the Harrisburg area. This page covers today's hunting times; run your ZIP for your own woods before you pick a sit.
Is morning or evening better for deer hunting in Pennsylvania today?
Morning rates higher on today's Harrisburg-area read: morning 6:50 AM – 9:05 AM at 67/100, evening 4:41 PM – 6:56 PM at 63/100. Pick the one that also gives you a clean wind and quiet access to your stand.