From trophy whitetail hunts to that first time deer hunt for your son or daughter, we have it covered. Dates listed as tentative are subject to change until their proclamation has been signed. Experts warn drivers during deer breeding season kten. Deer season dates by wildlife management unit hunting. This includes deer archery, youth deer gun, deer muzzleloader and deer gun seasons. Deer hunting with a gun continued to be the favorite method of harvest for hunters in oklahoma as 58 percent of the deer were taken with a modern firearm.
General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Had one of the best hunts ive ever had on november 8th. Oklahoma hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. In some states, shed brokers will pay for deer sheds by the pound and then resell the antlers to crafters, carvers and furniture makers. Hunters in modern firearms, archery and muzzleloader seasons reported a total of 88,467 deer taken.
Many of the links could be traced back to a website called, which has been since renamed prank. Each zone has its own bag limit one or two elk and harvest quota. Track and post feedback and updates of rutting activity here in oklahoma. Nov 17, 2019 in explaining the importance of the deer gun season in oklahoma, the wildlife department often likes to cite the following statistic. About 650,000 deer in 2017, an estimated 625,000 deer in 2015, up from 575,000 in 2014 which was the lowest population in 10 years.
Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 57,937 deer during the season which began on oct. Archery hunting for deer, turkey underway in oklahoma. Oklahomans have rifle season during much of the second half of november, plus an early muzzleloader season in late october. But before heading out on your first hunt in the sooner state, make sure youre familiar with oklahoma hunting laws. Deer season is huge in oklahoma, and not just for hunters. The states overall firstplace buck is believed to be safe from dethroning atop the states record books so far. Holiday antlerless deer season offers last chance to gun hunters. So far the 2016 deer season has added almost 40 bucks to oklahomas cy curtis awards program, which recognizes trophy game animals such as whitetailed deer, mule deer, elk, pronghorn and black bears. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Deer associate or deer day guest pass memberships permit a club member to take one guest daily for the purpose of hunting deer and turkey.
Total deer harvest likely lower this season january 10, 2016 oklahoma. Thats a big gulp of rarified air for one state to suck up in a season, and its tough to pick just three stories out of the bunch to highlight what this state is capable of producing. Oklahomas 2016 deer season is well on its way to revamping the record books. Texas adopts liberalized hunting, fishing rules for 201617. Oklahoma diy hunting awaits north american whitetail. The state showed it could produce some true monster bucks and the oklahoma department of wildlife. The rut was in full swing here in central oklahoma. Oklahoma s 2016 deer season is well on its way to revamping the record books. Jan 04, 2017 open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. Unfortunately couldnt close the deal on the biggest buck ive ever seen.
The agency manages 42 state parks, all of colorados wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. Deer muzzleloader season opens for nine days starting oct. Mar 30, 2016 story by texas parks and wildlife department. October 24 25, 2020 note that this is a biennial season setting year and wmu specific eithersex days will not be approved until later this spring. Not only that but are prices are some of the best in the nation as well. Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority. Good weather in the summers of 2018 2015 allowed the population to rebound from a drought. The beginning of the elk archery season coincides with the end of the elk rut.
Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. It also will be open for youth waterfowl weekend, feb. Jun 19, 2017 keith warren heads to oklahoma for opening day of deer season at no mercy outfitters looking to take a trophy whitetail. The amount of dollars spent related to big game hunting in 2016 in oklahoma. Oklahomas 2016 deer hunting season is well on its way to rearranging the record book. Deer taken during controlled hunts or during the holiday antlerless deer gun season do not count toward the combined season limit. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Any deer, regardless of sex, with at least three inches of antler length above the natural hairline on either. We have over 20 years of quality experience in oklahoma guided deer hunts and whitetail deer ranch management and have been doing genetic research since 1992. In 2017, oklahoma deer hunters dropped close to 40 bucks that grossed over 200 inches. Nov 12, 2016 had one of the best hunts ive ever had on november 8th. Beginning with the 2015 2016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Deer hunting oklahoma 2016 straight juiced outdoors. North dakota hunting seasons north dakota game and fish.
Hunters in modern firearms, archery and muzzleloader seasons reported a total of 88,467 deer. The antlers deer festival and outdoor show was established october 2002. Bag game large and small during oklahoma hunting season. Much of this time was spent in oklahoma and texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. White horse creek deer hunting northwest oklahoma photo.
Oklahoma holiday antlerless deer season offers last chance to. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. The following is a listing of north dakota hunting seasons alphabetical by species. Your gear is also essential to an emergency situation that may occur. Whether you want to see lots of deer or you have your sights set on a wall hanger we have it all. Oklahomas archery season runs from october 1 to january 15. The 20162017 indiana whitetailed deer summary is a comprehensive report of the states deer herd including information on the deer hunting season, use of depredation permits, deervehicle collisions, and disease surveillance efforts. In explaining the importance of the deer gun season in oklahoma, the wildlife department often likes to cite the following statistic.
Hunting licenses are available for resident and nonresidents. We offer some of the finest whitetail deer hunts in the nation. In between is when some of the best bowhunting occurs, as the state has a classic november rut. The oklahoma deer hunting season provides specific windows for specific types of deer hunting. Hunting oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Each whitetail deer hunting zone is equipped with a top of the line gravity protein feeder, a 55 gallon spin cast corn feeder, a freshly prepared lush food plot, a comfortable two man tower box blind, and a strategically placed quad pod. The event draws crowds in the thousands annually and is still growing. For the statewide elk season, oklahoma is divided into seven zones. Deer hunting in iowa the return of the whitetailed deer as a major game species in iowa is a tribute to good landowner attitude and progressive management, research and enforcement programs. Request a correction to a deer application or replacement of a deer permit. With more than 12 different ecoregions across the state, oklahoma offers one of the most diverse collections of wildlife species in the nation.
You will need the right kind of gear to hunt longer and more efficiently. White horse creek guided hunts offers whitetail deer and turkey hunting in oklahoma for bow, rifle and blackpowder hunters. The 201516 deer season will open as scheduled, confirmed arkansas game and fish. Deer hunting is a family tradition in oklahoma november 11, 2018 deer season 2018. Alan peoples, chief of wildlife with the oklahoma department of wildlife conservation, said. In 2016, 119,477 whitetailed deer were harvested in indiana, including 51,783 antlered deer and 67,694. Deer hunting seasons oklahoma hunting for requirements on hunter orange, legal means of taking, public lands, shooting hours, carcass disposal, more than one method of take in the field, tracking with dogs, field tagging and checking requirements, see big game regulations. Sound deer management the key to oklahomas record setting. The quad pods are close to the spin cast corn feeders in each zone for our archery hunters, and the. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of applicable federal regulations on federal lands forest service, national recreation areas, etc. Whitetail deer in oklahoma start shedding their antlers as early as late december and begin the process of growing new ones. No mercy deer hunt oklahoma opening day 2016 youtube.
Its an exciting time of year for veteran hunters and beginners alike. Oklahoma muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Cwd deer season information will be available in early fall 2020 military fee exemptions. Any antlerless deer harvested in the following counties during archery, youthonly, muzzleloader, or the four doe days during general season is required to be reported within 24 hours of harvest to the department via mobile application or online. Its rare to see an antlered deer in oklahoma in april. Thats down nearly 9,000 animals from the previous years harvest of 97,265 and down by more than 24,000 animals from the harvest in 2011. Colorado parks and wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. If you are stomping around the woods this spring you might come across some antler sheds. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first.
Unique deer seasons are based on equipment used to harvest deer. Compounding the challenge of getting drawn for a controlled hunt is the fact an applicant must possess a valid hunting license for that season at the time his or her application is put in. Here are the stories behind three from last season. It allows you to take up to six deer, but only two of them can be antlered. Essential hunting gear for a rainy oklahoma springtime hunt. Deer hunting seasons 2020 connecticut hunting and trapping guide. Western association of fish and wildlife agencies this paper provides a general overview of the current blacktailed and mule deer odocoileus hemionus population status and general abundance trends throughout their range in north america. Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. For detailed information about each season check out the annual hunting guides.
The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Hunting seasons and application dates nebraska game and. Oklahoma deer population and management deer friendly. Muzzleloading opportunities occur from october 26 to november 3, and rifle hunters can hit the field from november 23 to december 8. Oklahoma hunting and fishing bragging board home facebook. Season dates are tentative, pending commission approval. Open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us. Already the secondplace spot on the list of oklahomas alltime biggest bucks has changed twice, and official scoring has only been going on for a few weeks. Deer hunters participating in the 2016 17 late season antlerless and spike whitetail hunting season a brief season offered during january in 9 counties after the close of the general. Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. This has allowed us to grow deer that are truly wild, but contained within our high fence. Mandatory harvest reporting for antlerless whitetailed deer. Species that have youth seasons or split springfall seasons will be listed multiple times in the species selection box. Keith warren heads to oklahoma for opening day of deer season at no mercy outfitters looking to take a trophy whitetail.
The map of open areas and other turkey season details are available in the current oklahoma hunting and fishing regulations guide. Following is a comprehensive list of season dates and applications periods by species. Oklahoma holiday antlerless deer season offers last chance to gun hunters outdoorhub 12. Deer hunting the most popular hunting season in oklahoma. Oklahoma deer forecast for 2016 the oklahoma deer harvest declined last year. Likewise, responsibility for the future of deer in iowa depends upon the cooperation of hunters and landowners, preservation of critical timber habitat. Thus far, the secondplace spot on the list of oklahomas alltime biggest bucks has. Wmu maps pdf wildlife management unit map deer and turkey 11 x 17. For people to show off their trophies rather it be bucks,does,turkeys,bears,elk the trophy is in the eye of a hunter. Associate memberships and day guest passes are not valid on the opening two days of the season, i. Giant bucks of oklahoma 2016 outdoors unlimited media and. Oklahoma muzzleloader hunting season regulation hunting.
Oklahoma continues to enjoy some of the best deer hunting in north america as our habitat and herds continue to recover from the severe drought a few years ago. Mar 19, 2011 a quick search of the internet reveals a lot of people try to sell deer sheds. Guests are prohibited during gun deer season, elk seasons, and all weekends of. The regular archery deer hunting season has been underway since. Deer muzzleloader season is the first opportunity that all sportsmen can use firearms to harvest deer, and the season accounts for about 2025 percent of the total annual deer harvest in oklahoma. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. May 26, 2016 essential hunting gear for a rainy oklahoma springtime hunt. Deer hunting is one of the most popular hunts in our nation. From antelope and deer to bear and small game, hunters will find variety in the states woods. Trophy whitetail deer are our specialty here at trails end sanctuary, and the oklahoma deer hunts are world class. In 2017, the average buck size will increase due to our introduction of some very large parents in our 2016 fawning season, and the antler size will range from 150300.
Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer. In 2016, our hunts will feature deer that will achieve an antler score of 250. Deep provides hunters with a variety of opportunities to harvest deer in connecticut. Feb 03, 2017 so far the 2016 deer season has added almost 40 bucks to oklahomas cy curtis awards program, which recognizes trophy game animals such as whitetailed deer, mule deer, elk, pronghorn and black bears. May 23, 20 and while the natural habitat of whitetailed deer is dense forest, this species can easily adapt to grasslands if it is dense enough to provide cover. The corps of engineers coe allows hunting on some, but not all, coe properties.
The texas parks and wildlife commission adopted a suite of changes to this years deer hunting regulations that includes expanding whitetailed deer hunting into 14 counties across the western panhandle, and creating additional deer hunting opportunities in east texas. Seasons deer harvest in oklahoma is a recordsetter. Whichever hunt you chose, you are sure to enjoy our oklahoma deer hunting. With a broad diversity of species and seasons, all hunters in nebraska can have a busy year. I have the privilege of seeing a bunch of big deer racks pass through my office every year and ive never seen this many at one time. Thus far, the secondplace spot on the list of oklahomas alltime biggest bucks has changed twice, and official. Seasons deer harvest in oklahoma is a recordsetter sports. There will be more people in the woods on the opening day of deer gun season in oklahoma than what would fill gaylord familymemorial stadium in norman and boone pickens stadium in stillwater combined. Dec 25, 2018 here are the stories behind three from last season.
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