Hunting Seasons

HUNTING SEASONS

Species / Category Season Dates (2025–26) Daily Bag Limit Possession Limit Notes
Deer (Archery)Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2025Varies by permit (1 typical)See permitUnit & permit-specific.
Deer (Firearm – November)Nov 15 – Nov 23, 20251 (tag dependent)See permitTags/units vary.
Deer (Muzzleloader)Dec 1 – Dec 31, 20251 (permit dependent)See permitMuzzleloader permits.
Antlerless Only (Late Firearm)Jan 1 – Jan 15, 2026Varies by permitSee permitAntlerless-only tags.
AntelopeArchery: Aug 20 – Dec 31, 2025
Firearm/muzzleloader: see guide		1 (per permit)See permitPermits required.
PheasantOct 25, 2025 – Jan 31, 20263 roosters/day12Statewide.
Quail (Northern bobwhite)Oct 25, 2025 – Jan 31, 20266/day24–
PartridgeOct 25, 2025 – Jan 31, 20263/day12Aggregate limit.
Prairie GrouseSept 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 20263/dayEast: 3 • West: 12Zone-specific.
SquirrelAug 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 20267/day28–
Cottontail RabbitSept 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 20267/day28–
JackrabbitSept 1 – Feb 28 (west of US 81)4/day16Region-specific.
Early TealSept 6–14, 20256/day18HIP & stamps required.
Duck & CootZone dates varyVaries by tier3× daily bagSee waterfowl guide.
Dark GooseUnit-specific (example: Oct 4 – Jan 16)5/day15Zone-specific dates.
White-fronted GooseOct 4 – Dec 14; Jan 25 – Feb 92/day6–
Light GooseOct 4 – Dec 31; Jan 25 – Feb 950/dayNo limit–
CrowOct 11 – Dec 11; Jan 10 – Mar 12No limitNo limit–
FurbearersVaries by speciesSee guideSee guideMuskrat, beaver, bobcat, etc.