Oklahoma 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Oklahoma's 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026.
Archery deer season runs Oct 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027.
Duck season runs Oct 10, 2026-Jan 13, 2027 (Panhandle Counties (High Plains Mallard Management Unit) - Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties).
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
- duck
- Oct 10, 2026-Jan 13, 2027
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Key seasons by species
How to read Oklahoma's seasons
Zones and weapon seasons shape the calendar
Oklahoma runs deer seasons across archery, muzzleloader, and gun phases with zone-based antlerless rules, so the practical season depends on your zone and weapon as much as the statewide window.
Confirm zone dates, bag limits, and any wildlife-management-area rules with the official Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation source.
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.
New 2026-27
federal openings
in Oklahoma
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened or expanded hunting and fishing access at 1 station in Oklahoma. The final rule took effect August 31, 2026.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Archery
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
White-tailed Deer
Holiday Antlerless Gun
Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun
White-tailed Deer
Youth Gun
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Archery
Wild Turkey
Fall Gun
Wild Turkey
Youth Spring
Wild Turkey
Spring
Bear
Black Bear
Archery
Black Bear
Muzzleloader
Elk
Elk
Archery
Elk
Firearm
Elk
Holiday Antlerless Gun
Holiday Antlerless Elk Gun
Elk
Youth Gun
Elk
Muzzleloader
Waterfowl
16 listed rowsDucks, Mergansers & Coots
Regular Season
Zone: Panhandle Counties (High Plains Mallard Management Unit) - Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties
Dark Geese (all geese except White-Fronted and Light Geese)
Regular Season - Split 1
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers & Coots
Youth, Veteran & Active Military Waterfowl Days
Daily bag may include ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. Youth must be 15 or younger, accompanied by an adult 18+ who cannot hunt waterfowl. Veterans and active-duty Armed Forces members may participate.
Zone: Zones 1 & 2 (All counties excluding Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver)
Light Geese (Snow, Blue & Ross')
Regular Season - Split 1
Zone: Statewide
White-Fronted Geese
Regular Season - Split 1
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers & Coots
Regular Season - Split 1
Zone: Zones 1 & 2 (All counties excluding Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver)
Dark Geese (all geese except White-Fronted and Light Geese)
Regular Season - Split 2
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers & Coots
Regular Season - Split 2
Zone: Zones 1 & 2 (All counties excluding Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver)
Light Geese (Snow, Blue & Ross')
Regular Season - Split 2
Zone: Statewide
White-Fronted Geese
Regular Season - Split 2
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers & Coots
Youth, Veteran & Active Military Waterfowl Days
Daily bag may include ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. Youth must be 15 or younger, accompanied by an adult 18+ who cannot hunt waterfowl. Veterans and active-duty Armed Forces members may participate.
Zone: Panhandle Counties (High Plains Mallard Management Unit) - Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties
Ducks, Mergansers & Coots
Youth, Veteran & Active Military Waterfowl Days
Daily bag may include ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. Youth must be 15 or younger, accompanied by an adult 18+ who cannot hunt waterfowl. Veterans and active-duty Armed Forces members may participate.
Zone: Zones 1 & 2 (All counties excluding Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver)
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canada GooseSpecial Resident Canada Goose · Statewide | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers & CootsYouth, Veteran & Active Military Waterfowl Days · Panhandle Counties (High Plains Mallard Management Unit) - Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver CountiesDaily bag may include ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. Youth must be 15 or younger, accompanied by an adult 18+ who cannot hunt waterfowl. Veterans and active-duty Armed Forces members may participate. | Closed | |
| Light Geese (Snow, Blue & Ross')Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS) · StatewideSpecial means of take allowed: electronic calls, unplugged shotguns, one-half hour after sunset shooting hours. All participants must have necessary licenses, waterfowl stamps and HIP permit. Hunters should register with ODWC for harvest survey. | Upcoming | |
| TealSeptember Teal · Statewide | Closed |
Dove
Mourning Dove, White-Winged Dove, Eurasian Collared Dove
Regular Season - Split 2
Limit may consist of any combination (aggregate) of mourning doves, white-winged, and fully dressed Eurasian collared doves.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove, White-Winged Dove, Eurasian Collared Dove
Regular Season - Split 1
Limit may consist of any combination (aggregate) of mourning doves, white-winged, and fully dressed Eurasian collared doves.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Pheasant
Regular Season
Quail
Quail
Regular Season
Rabbit
Rabbit
Regular Season
Squirrel
Squirrel
Regular Season
Furbearer
Bobcat, Badger, Gray Fox, Red Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, River Otter & Weasel
Regular Season
Beaver, Nutria, Raccoon & Striped Skunk
Regular Season
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Year-round. See regulations for details.
Migratory Birds
Crow
Regular Season - Split 1
Gallinule
Regular Season
Rail
Regular Season
Sandhill Crane
Regular Season
East of I-35 closed. Federal Sandhill Crane Permit Required.
Zone: West of I-35
Snipe
Regular Season
Woodcock
Regular Season
Crow
Regular Season - Split 2
Pronghorn
Antelope
Firearm - Doe Only (Landowner)
Doe only, draw only, landowner permit only
Antelope
Firearm - Either Sex
Either sex, draw only, landowner/controlled hunt permits
Antelope
Firearm - Doe Only
Doe only, draw only, controlled hunt permit only
Antelope
Archery
Coyote
Coyote
Regular Season
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?
Archery deer season runs Oct 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027. Firearm deer season runs Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026. Dates can differ by zone and permit; confirm with Oklahoma ODWC.
When is Oklahoma's firearm deer season?
Firearm deer season runs Nov 21-Dec 6, 2026. Check zone and permit details with Oklahoma ODWC before hunting.
When does spring turkey open in Oklahoma?
Spring turkey season runs Apr 16-May 16, 2027. Youth and other special hunts, where listed, open earlier.
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.
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