Hunting in Oklahoma; A guide to current and future seasons

Oklahoma is known as one of the top hunting destinations in the southern plains, according to “Travel Oklahoma.”

Miami, Okla. — Whether you’re looking for whitetail deer, waterfowl, turkey or hog, Oklahoma’s diverse public hunting lands offer many types of expeditions with a variety of hunting seasons available throughout the year.

Known as one of the top hunting destinations in the southern plains, states Travel Oklahoma, the Sooner State invites hunters of all ages to gather their gear and head to one of the many designated game preserves.

Here’s a look at the date range for notable hunting seasons in Oklahoma, whether they’re ongoing or upcoming:

BIG GAME SEASONS

DEER

deer archery October 1, 2022 – January 15, 2023
Juvenile Stag Gun October 14, 2022 – October 16, 2022
muzzleloader deer October 22, 2022 – October 30, 2022
deer gun November 19, 2022 – December 4, 2022
Antlerless Deer Gun December 18, 2022 – December 31, 2022

I RAISED

moose archery October 1, 2022 – January 15, 2023
Juvenile Moose Gun October 14, 2022 – October 16, 2022
elk muzzleloader October 22, 2022 – October 30, 2022
any weapon November 19, 2022 – December 4, 2022
Christmas Antlerless Moose Gun December 18, 2022 – December 31, 2022

ANTELOPE

Antelope Archery October 1, 2022 – October 14, 2022
Antelope Gun (either gender, draw only, owner/hunting permits controlled) September 1, 2022 – September 4, 2022
Antelope Canyon (doe only, drawing only, controlled hunting permit only) September 5, 2022 – September 14, 2022
Antelope Gun (range only, draw only, owner permission only) November 26, 2022 – January 15, 2023

WEAR

archery bear October 1, 2022 – October 16, 2022
muzzleloader bear October 22, 2022 – October 30, 2022

TURKEY SEASONS

FALL

Turkey Autumn Archery October 1, 2022 – January 15, 2023
turkey drop gun October 29, 2022 – November 18, 2022

SPRING

Juvenile Turkey Spring April 8, 2023 – April 9, 2023
turkey spring April 16, 2023 – May 16, 2023

MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASONS

Pigeon September 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022
December 1, 2022 – December 29, 2022
Raven October 10, 2022 – November 16, 2022
December 9, 2022 – March 4, 2023
woodcock October 30, 2022 – December 13, 2022
Lane September 1, 2022 – November 9, 2022
Snipe October 1, 2022 – January 15, 2023
Gallinule September 1, 2022 – November 9, 2022

WATER

teal september September 10, 2022 – September 25, 2022
Special Resident Canada Goose September 10, 2022 – September 19, 2022
Waterfowl – Youth, Veterinary & Military (panhandle) October 1, 2022
February 4, 2023
Waterfowl: Youth, Veterinarians, and Military (Zones 1 and 2) November 5, 2022
February 4, 2023
Waterfowl (zones 1 and 2) November 12, 2022 – November 27, 2022
December 3, 2022 – January 29, 2023
Waterfowl (Panhandle) October 8, 2022 – January 4, 2023
white fronted geese November 5, 2022 – November 27, 2022
December 3, 2022 – February 5, 2023
sandhill cranes October 22, 2022 – January 22, 2023
dark geese November 5, 2022 – November 27, 2022
December 3, 2022 – February 12, 2023
light geese November 5, 2022 – November 27, 2022
December 3, 2022 – February 12, 2023
Conservation Order Light Geese Season (COLGS) February 13, 2023 – March 30, 2023

SMALL GAME, BIRDS AND FUR TRAERS

Squirrel May 15, 2022 – January 31, 2023
Rabbit October 1, 2022 – March 15, 2023
Quail November 12, 2022 – February 15, 2023
Pheasant December 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023
Bobcat, Badger, Gray Fox, Red Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, River Otter, and Weasel December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023