wildlife management unit · Pennsylvania Game Commission
WMU 5C
Pennsylvania, United States
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About WMU 5C
WMU 5C is a wildlife management unit in Pennsylvania, United States, set by Pennsylvania Game Commission. It covers about 5,134 km² (1,982 mi²). Towns inside it include Allentown, Reading, Bethlehem, Easton, Pottstown and Phoenixville.
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
- 5C
- Area
- 5,134 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,982 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 416 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 167 | 3% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 139 | 3% |
| Bureau of State Parks | 82 | 2% |
| PA Game Commission | 47 | under 1% |
| PA Bureau of State Parks | 23 | under 1% |
| Montgomery County | 13 | under 1% |
| Pennsylvania Game Commission | 12 | under 1% |
| Natural Lands | 11 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 61 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 19, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 19, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | archery source |
| American black bear | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | antlerless, firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for WMU 5C
- 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 5C (wildlife management unit)?
About 5,134 km² (1,982 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Pennsylvania Game Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 5C?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 416 km² of public or protected land, 8% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or Unknown Local Government. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 5C?
This page lists 7 seasons a person has checked against Pennsylvania Game Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to WMU 5C?
In the same unit system: WMU 3D, WMU 4C, WMU 5B and WMU 5D.
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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.