Open seasons

What Hunting Season Is Open Right Now?

Current open seasons from the state data we track. Always confirm final dates, permits, zones, and legal methods with the official agency before hunting.

California

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Eurasian Collared-dove

General · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Source: California CDFW

Connecticut

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Coyote

General · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Woodchuck

General · Mar 15-Nov 15, 2026

Source: Connecticut DEEP

Hawaii

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Feral Goat

Archery · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Feral Goat

Archery · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Goat/Deer/Pig

General · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Black-tailed Deer

Archery · Jul 1-Oct 25, 2026

Black-tailed Deer

Archery · Jul 1-Oct 25, 2026

Source: Hawaii DLNR

Idaho

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Badger

Hunting and Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Badger

Hunting and Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Badger

Hunting and Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Badger

Hunting and Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Badger

Hunting and Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Badger

Hunting and Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Badger

Hunting and Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Fox

Hunting and Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027

Source: Idaho Fish & Game

Indiana

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Raccoon & Opossum (Dog Running)

Chasing Season (No Hunting) · Feb 1-Oct 25, 2026

Raccoon & Opossum (Dog Running)

Chasing Only (no hunting) · Feb 1-Oct 25, 2026

Crow

Hunting · Jul 1-Aug 15, 2026

Crow

General · Jul 1, 2026-Mar 1, 2027

Eastern Snapping Turtle, Smooth & Spiny Softshell Turtles

Hunting/Trapping · Jul 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Eastern Snapping Turtle, Smooth & Spiny Softshell Turtles

General · Jul 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Green Frog & Bullfrog

Hunting/Trapping · Jun 15, 2026-Apr 30, 2027

Green Frog & Bullfrog

General · Jun 15, 2026-Apr 30, 2027

Source: Indiana DNR

Kansas

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Coyote

Firearm/General · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Coyote

Regular · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Eurasian Collared Dove, Ringed Turtle Dove

General · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Raccoon, Opossum

Extended Hunting and Trapping · Mar 1-Nov 18, 2026

Eurasian Collared Dove, Ringed Turtle Dove

Exotic Dove · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Cottontail, Jackrabbit

General · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Cottontail, Jackrabbit

Regular · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Source: Kansas KDWPT

Kentucky

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Black Bear

Chase-only · Jun 1-Sep 30, 2026

Source: Kentucky KDFWR

Maine

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Coyote

Night Hunting · Dec 16, 2025-Aug 31, 2026

Source: Maine DIFW

Maryland

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Raccoon and Opossum

Chasing Only · Aug 1, 2025-Jul 31, 2026

Source: Maryland DNR

Massachusetts

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Crow

General · Jul 1, 2026-Apr 10, 2027

Crow

General (Session 2) · Jul 1, 2026-Apr 10, 2027

Source: Massachusetts DFW

Mississippi

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Frog

General · Apr 1-Sep 30, 2026

Frog

General Season · Apr 1-Sep 30, 2026

Source: Mississippi MDWFP

Missouri

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Coyote

Hunting · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Source: Missouri MDC

Nebraska

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Bobcat

Running No Harvest · Mar 1, 2026-Nov 30, 2027

Raccoon

Running No Harvest · Mar 1-Aug 17, 2026

Red Fox

Running No Harvest · Mar 1-Oct 31, 2026

Virginia Opossum

Running No Harvest · Mar 1-Aug 17, 2026

Source: Nebraska Game & Parks

New Mexico

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Barbary Sheep

OTC Any Legal · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Barbary Sheep

Firearm - OTC · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Oryx

Firearm - Off-Range · Jun 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Oryx

Off-Range Firearm · Jun 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Nutria

Trapping/Hunting · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Nutria

Trapping/Hunting · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Raccoon

Restricted Methods · May 16, 2026-Aug 31, 2027

Raccoon

Restricted Methods · May 16-Aug 31, 2026

Source: New Mexico NMDGF

North Dakota

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Coyote

Regular - Day hunting, Traps · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Badger

Regular - Day hunting / Traps (year-round) · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Badger

Regular - Day hunting, Traps (year-round) · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Beaver

Regular - Firearms, traps, underwater cable devices, archery equipment · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Fox (Red and Gray)

Regular - Day hunting, Traps · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Raccoon

Regular - Firearms, traps, underwater cable devices, archery equipment, pursue with dogs · Apr 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027

Source: North Dakota Game & Fish

Oklahoma

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Squirrel

General · May 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027

Squirrel

Regular Season · May 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027

Source: Oklahoma ODWC

Oregon

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Cougar

General (Additional) · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Cougar

General · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Cougar

General Season - Additional · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Cougar

General Season · Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026

Source: Oregon ODFW

South Carolina

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Fox

Dogs Only - Private Land (Spring 2026) · Mar 2-Nov 25, 2026

Raccoon & Opossum

Dogs Only - Private Land (Spring/Summer 2026) · Mar 16-Sep 14, 2026

Quail

Dogs Only - Private Land (Spring 2026) · Mar 2-Nov 22, 2026

Rabbit

Dogs Only - Private Land (Spring 2026) · Mar 2-Nov 25, 2026

Gray & Fox Squirrel

Dogs Only - Private Land (Spring 2026) · Mar 2-Sep 30, 2026

Source: South Carolina DNR

South Dakota

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Mountain Lion

General - Statewide · Dec 26, 2025-Dec 25, 2026

Mountain Lion

General · Dec 26, 2025-Dec 25, 2026

Source: South Dakota GF&P

Tennessee

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Coyote

Night Season - Phase 1 · Jun 6-Aug 9, 2026

Bobcat

Night Season - Private Lands Only · Jun 6-Aug 9, 2026

Bobcat

Night Season (Private Lands Only) · Jun 6, 2026-Aug 8, 2027

Crow

Regular Season - Phase 1 · Jun 12-Jul 12, 2026

Crow

General · Jun 12, 2026-Feb 28, 2027

Source: Tennessee TWRA

Texas

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Javelina

General · Sep 1, 2025-Aug 31, 2026

Squirrel

General · Sep 1, 2025-Aug 31, 2026

Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife

Vermont

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Crow

Open Season · Jan 16-Dec 18, 2026

Source: Vermont Fish & Wildlife