wildlife management unit · Pennsylvania Game Commission
WMU 1A
Pennsylvania, United States
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About WMU 1A
WMU 1A is a wildlife management unit in Pennsylvania, United States, set by Pennsylvania Game Commission. It covers about 4,785 km² (1,847 mi²). Towns inside it include New Castle, Hermitage, Butler, Sharon, Grove City and Ellwood City.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Pennsylvania Game Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 1A
- Area
- 4,785 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,847 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 354 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA Game Commission | 162 | 3% |
| Bureau of State Parks | 156 | 3% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 101 | 2% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 19 | under 1% |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | 4.0 | under 1% |
| PA Fish & Boat Commission | 2.8 | under 1% |
| Wild Waterways Conservancy | 1.9 | under 1% |
| Allegheny Valley Conservancy | 1.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 6.2 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Pennsylvania Game Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 | archery source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | muzzleloader source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for WMU 1A
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is WMU 1A (wildlife management unit)?
About 4,785 km² (1,847 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Pennsylvania Game Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 1A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 354 km² of public or protected land, 7% of the unit; the largest share is managed by PA Game Commission. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 1A?
This page lists 5 seasons a person has checked against Pennsylvania Game Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to WMU 1A?
In the same unit system: WMU 1B, WMU 2A, WMU 2B and WMU 2D.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Pennsylvania Game Commission. Licence: Pennsylvania Game Commission data terms (cite PGC, describe modifications, hold harmless; as is). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Pennsylvania Game Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.