Oklahoma is an attractive state for hunters in United States. It is also very exciting to hunt during Oklahoma Hunting Seasons. As per Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation the hunters must be aware of the rules, regulations, and dates declared by department.
Big Game Seasons
The Oklahoma Big Game consists of Deer hunting, Elk hunting, Antelope hunting, and Bear hunting during season dates. The hunters must assure to follow the updates rules and regulations for big game seasons.
Oklahoma Deer Hunting Seasons
The deer hunting is one of the most premium category of the big game. The Deer Hunting Season dates are given below, please read them carefully. You can also visit the official website for more information.
| Season Type | Season Dates | Season Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Oct 1, 2023 – Jan 15, 2024 | Six |
| Youth Deer Gun | Oct 20, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023 | Two |
| Deer Muzzleloader | Oct 28, 2023 – Nov 5, 2023 | Four |
| Deer Gun | Nov 18, 2023 – Dec 3, 2023 | Four |
| Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun | Dec 18, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023 | Two |
Oklahoma Elk Hunting Seasons
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation allows the Elk hunting during a specific season of the year. The hunters must follow the rules, regulations and season dates for Elk hunting declared by the department.
| Season | Season Dates | Season Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Archery | Oct 1, 2023 – Jan 15, 2024 | Two |
| Youth Elk Gun | Oct 20, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023 | Two |
| Elk Muzzleloader | Oct 28, 2023 – Nov 5, 2023 | Two |
| Elk Gun | Nov 18, 2023 – Dec 3, 2023 | Two |
| Holiday Antlerless Elk Gun | Dec 18, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023 | Two |
Oklahoma Antelope Hunting Seasons
The Antelope hunting is a part of Big Game hunting seasons in Oklahoma. The hunters must strictly follow the rules and regulations declared for Antelope Hunting during Season dates. Please visit the official website here.
| Season | Season Dates | Season Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Archery | Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 14, 2023 | Two |
| Antelope Gun (either sex) | Aug 31, 2023 – Sep 3, 2023 | Two |
| (draw only, landowner/controlled hunt permits) | ||
| Antelope Gun (doe only) | Sep 4, 2023 – Sep 13, 2023 | Two |
| (draw only, controlled hunt permit only) | ||
| Antelope Gun (doe only) | Nov 25, 2023 – Jan 15, 2024 | Two |
| (draw only, landowner permit only) |
Oklahoma Bear Hunting Seasons
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation allows Bear hunting for a short time period as a part of Big Game hunting Seasons. The hunters must follow only legal means of Bear hunting.
| Season | Season Dates | Season Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Archery | Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 15, 2023 | One |
| Bear Muzzleloader | Oct 28, 2023 – Nov 5, 2023 | One |
Oklahoma Turkey Seasons
The Turkeys are one of the most popular birds to be hunted in Oklahoma. The department allows Turkey hunting for a specific season dates mentioned below. The hunters must strictly follow all the rules and regulations declared by department.
| Season Type | Season Dates | Season Limit | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Fall Turkey | Oct 1, 2023 – Jan 15, 2024 | One | Statewide |
| Gun Fall Turkey | Nov 4, 2023 – Nov 17, 2023 | One | Some restrictions |
| Youth Spring Turkey | Apr 13, 2024 – Apr 14, 2024 | One | Statewide |
Oklahoma Migratory Game Bird Seasons
The Oklahoma Migratory Game Bird Season dates are mentioned below, please follow the season dates, season limit, and and information about area strictly.
| Bird Type | Season Dates | Season Limit | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove | Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2023 & Dec 1 – Dec 29, 2023 | 15 per day | Statewide |
| Crow | Oct 10 – Nov 16, 2023 & Dec 9, 2023 – Mar 4, 2024 | No Limit | Statewide |
| Woodcock | Oct 28 – Dec 11, 2023 | 3 Per Day | Statewide |
| Snipe | Sep 30, 2023 – Jan 14, 2024 | 8 per day | Statewide |
| Rail | Sep 1 – Nov 9, 2023 | 25 per day | Statewide |
| Gallinule | Sep 1 – Nov 9, 2023 | 15 per day | Statewide |
Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Seasons
The Waterfowl hunting season dates are mentioned in the table below, please visit the official website for more information.
| Bird Type | Season Dates | Season Limit | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| September Teal | Sep 9 – Sep 24, 2023 | 6 per day | Statewide |
| Special Resident Canada goose | Sep 9 – Sep 18, 2023 | 8 per day | Statewide |
| White-Fronted Geese | Nov 4 – Nov 26, 2023 & Dec 2 – Feb 4, 2024 | 2 Per Day | Statewide |
| Sandhill Cranes | Oct 21, 2023 – Jan 21, 2024 | 3 per day | West of I-35 only |
| Conservation Order Light Goose Season | Feb 13 – Mar 30, 2024 | No Limit | Statewide |
| Dark Geese | Nov 4 – Nov 26, 2023 & Dec 2 – Feb 11, 2024 | 8 per day | Statewide |
| Light Geese Snow, Blue & Ross | Nov 4 – Nov 26, 2023 & Dec 2 – Feb 11, 2024 | 50 per day | Statewide |
Some additional information are mentioned below.
| Area | Season Dates |
|---|---|
| Zones 1 & 2 – Youth, Veteran & Active Military Waterfowl Days | Nov 4, 2023 – Feb 3, 2024 |
| Panhandle Counties – Youth, Veteran & Active Military Waterfowl Days | Sep 30, 2023 – Feb 3, 2024 |
| Panhandle Counties (High Plains Mallard Management Unit) | Oct 7, 2023 – Jan 3, 2024 |
| Zones 1 & 2 | Nov 11 – Nov 26, 2023 & Dec 2 – Jan 28, 2024 |
Small Game Seasons
The Oklahoma Small Game Seasons consists of Hunting of Coyotes, Squirrels, Rabbits, Bobcats, Beavers, and Raccoons. The small game season is also called Furbearers season. The Coyote hunting in Oklahoma is one of the most famous small game in this category.
Oklahoma Birds & Furbearers Seasons
The hunters should be aware of the limit of the per day kills, they should follow the table given below or visit the official website for more information.
| Animal | Season Dates | Season Limit | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel (Fox & Gray) | May 15, 2023 – Feb 28, 2024 | 25 per day | Statewide |
| Rabbit | Oct 1, 2023 – Mar 15, 2024 | 10 per day | Statewide |
| Beaver, Nutria, Raccoon & Striped Skunk | Open year-round | No Limit | Statewide |
| Bobcat, Badger, Gray Fox, Red Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, River Otter & Weasel | Dec 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024 | No Limit | Statewide |
| Swift Fox, Spotted Skunk & Ringtail | Closed | Closed | Statewide, Closed Year-Round |
| Coyote | Open year-round | No Limit | Statewide |
Final Remarks
The hunters must read all the rules, regulations and season dates before considering any hunt. They should also visit the official website of the department to understand the Oklahoma Hunting Seasons properly.