Oklahoma 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Oklahoma's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Jan 15, 2027.
Youth Wild Turkey opens Apr 10, 2027 and closes Apr 11, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Oklahoma ODWC.
- firearm deer
- Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026
- archery deer
- Oct 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
- spring turkey
- Apr 10-11, 2027
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Key seasons by species
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Oklahoma ODWC before hunting.
Proposed 2026-27
federal openings
in Oklahoma
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing hunting and fishing access changes at 1 station in Oklahoma. Public comment closes June 26, 2026.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
White-tailed Deer
Youth Firearm
Oct 16-18, 2026
Youth Deer Gun
White-tailed Deer
Youth Gun
Oct 16-18, 2026
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026
Deer Gun
White-tailed Deer
Holiday Antlerless Gun
Dec 18-31, 2026
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Dec 18-31, 2026
Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Oct 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
Wild Turkey
Archery
Oct 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
Turkey Fall Archery
Wild Turkey
Firearm
Oct 31-Nov 20, 2026
Turkey Fall Gun
Wild Turkey
Fall Gun
Oct 31-Nov 20, 2026
Wild Turkey
Youth
Apr 10-11, 2027
Youth Turkey Spring
Wild Turkey
Spring Youth
Apr 10-11, 2027
Wild Turkey
General
Apr 16-May 16, 2027
Turkey Spring
Wild Turkey
Spring
Apr 16-May 16, 2027
Bear
Black Bear
Archery
Oct 1-18, 2026
Bear Archery
Black Bear
Muzzleloader
Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026
Bear Muzzleloader
Elk
Elk
Archery
Oct 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
Elk
Youth Gun
Oct 16-18, 2026
Elk
Youth Firearm
Oct 16-18, 2026
Youth Elk Gun
Elk
Muzzleloader
Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026
Elk
Firearm
Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026
Elk Gun
Elk
Firearm
Dec 18-31, 2026
Holiday Antlerless Elk Gun; Special Elk Southwest Zone also referenced
Elk
Holiday Antlerless Gun
Dec 18-31, 2026
Special Elk Southwest Zone also available; see regulations for details.
Waterfowl
25 listed rowsCanada Goose
Special Resident Canada Goose
Sep 13-22, 2025
Canada Goose
General
Sep 13-22, 2025
Special Resident Canada Goose
Dark Geese
General
Nov 1-30, 2025
First split; second split Dec 6, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026
Dark Geese
Regular Season
Nov 1, 2025-Feb 8, 2026
Split season: Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2025 and Dec 6, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026
Dark Geese
General
Dec 6, 2025-Feb 8, 2026
Second split
Duck, Merganser and Coot
Youth/Veteran/Military
Sep 27, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Youth, Veteran and Military season
Zone: Panhandle
Duck, Merganser and Coot
Youth, Veteran and Military
Sep 27, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Zone: Panhandle
Duck, Merganser and Coot
General
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 7, 2026
Zone: Panhandle
Duck, Merganser and Coot
Regular Season
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 7, 2026
Zone: Panhandle
Duck, Merganser and Coot
Youth/Veteran/Military
Nov 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Youth, Veteran and Military season
Zone: Zones 1 & 2
Duck, Merganser and Coot
Youth, Veteran and Military
Nov 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Zone: Zones 1 & 2
Duck, Merganser and Coot
General
Nov 8-30, 2025
First split; second split Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
Zone: Zones 1 & 2
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Duck, Merganser and Coot
Regular Season
Nov 8, 2025-Jan 25, 2026
Split season: Nov 8 - Nov 30, 2025 and Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
Zone: Zones 1 & 2
Duck, Merganser and Coot
General
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 25, 2026
Second split
Zone: Zones 1 & 2
Light Geese
General
Nov 1-30, 2025
First split; second split Dec 6, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026
Light Geese
Regular Season
Nov 1, 2025-Feb 8, 2026
Split season: Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2025 and Dec 6, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026
Light Geese
General
Dec 6, 2025-Feb 8, 2026
Second split
Light Geese
Conservation Order
Feb 13-Mar 30, 2026
Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS)
Light Geese
Conservation Order (COLGS)
Feb 13-Mar 30, 2026
Conservation Order Light Goose Season
Sandhill Crane
Regular Season
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Teal
General
Sep 13-21, 2025
September Teal
Teal
September Teal
Sep 13-21, 2025
White-Fronted Geese
Regular Season
Nov 1, 2025-Feb 1, 2026
Split season: Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2025 and Dec 6, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
White-Fronted Goose
General
Nov 1-30, 2025
First split; second split Dec 6, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
White-Fronted Goose
General
Dec 6, 2025-Feb 1, 2026
Second split
Dove
Mourning Dove
General
Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025
First split; second split Dec 1 - Dec 29, 2025
Mourning Dove
Migratory Bird
Sep 1-Oct 31, 2025
First split: Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2025; Second split: Dec 1 - Dec 29, 2025
Mourning Dove
General
Dec 1-29, 2025
Second split
Mourning Dove
Migratory Bird
Dec 1-29, 2025
Second split
Pheasant
Pheasant
General
Dec 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Pheasant
Regular Season
Dec 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Quail
Quail
General
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 15, 2027
Quail
Regular Season
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 15, 2027
Rabbit
Rabbit
General
Oct 1, 2026-Mar 15, 2027
Rabbit
Regular Season
Oct 1, 2026-Mar 15, 2027
Squirrel
Squirrel
General
May 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Squirrel
Regular Season
May 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Furbearer
Beaver, Nutria, Raccoon & Striped Skunk
Regular Season
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Year-round. See regulations for details.
Beaver, Nutria, Raccoon & Striped Skunk
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Year-round. See regulations for details.
Bobcat, Badger, Gray Fox, Red Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, River Otter & Weasel
Trapping/Hunting Season
Dec 1, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Bobcat, Badger, Gray Fox, Red Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, River Otter & Weasel
General
Dec 1, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Migratory Birds
13 listed rowsCrow
Migratory Bird
Oct 10-Nov 16, 2025
First split: Oct 10 - Nov 16, 2025; Second split: Dec 9, 2025 - Mar 4, 2026
Crow
General
Oct 10-Nov 16, 2025
First split; second split Dec 9, 2025 - Mar 4, 2026
Crow
General
Dec 9, 2025-Mar 4, 2026
Second split
Crow
Migratory Bird
Dec 9, 2025-Mar 4, 2026
Second split
Gallinule
General
Sep 1-Nov 9, 2025
Gallinule
Migratory Bird
Sep 1-Nov 9, 2025
Rail
Migratory Bird
Sep 1-Nov 9, 2025
Rail
General
Sep 1-Nov 9, 2025
Sandhill Crane
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Snipe
Migratory Bird
Sep 27, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Snipe
General
Sep 27, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Woodcock
General
Nov 1-Dec 15, 2025
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Woodcock
Migratory Bird
Nov 1-Dec 15, 2025
Pronghorn
Antelope
Firearm - Either Sex (Draw Only)
Sep 4-6, 2026
Draw only; landowner/controlled hunt permits. Either sex.
Antelope
Firearm - Doe Only (Draw Only, Controlled Hunt)
Sep 7-16, 2026
Draw only; controlled hunt permit only. Doe only.
Antelope
Archery
Oct 1-14, 2026
Antelope
Firearm - Doe Only (Draw Only, Landowner)
Nov 28, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
Draw only; landowner permit only. Doe only.
Pronghorn
Firearm
Sep 4-6, 2026
Either sex; draw only; landowner/controlled hunt permits
Pronghorn
Firearm
Sep 7-16, 2026
Doe only; draw only; controlled hunt permit only
Pronghorn
Archery
Oct 1-14, 2026
Antelope Archery
Pronghorn
Firearm
Nov 28, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
Doe only; draw only; landowner permit only
Coyote
Coyote
Regular Season
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Year-round. See regulations for details.
Coyote
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Year-round. See regulations for details.
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Oklahoma Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Oklahoma?
October 1, 2026 is the first listed deer opener for Oklahoma; it is archery white-tailed deer Oct 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027.
When is Oklahoma's firearm deer season?
Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026 is the listed firearm deer window for Oklahoma. Check zone and permit details with Oklahoma ODWC before hunting.
When does spring turkey open in Oklahoma?
April 10, 2027 is the first listed spring turkey opener for Oklahoma; the listed window is Apr 10-11, 2027.
Do I need a license to hunt in Oklahoma?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Oklahoma hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Oklahoma ODWC.