Deer season dates by wildlife management unit hunting new. Hunts are filling up quickly and scouting is already in full force. Nov 06, 2017 any way you slice it, deer hunting is big business in texas and oklahoma. White horse creek deer hunting northwest oklahoma photo. November 11 december 6, 2020 closes november 29, 2020 in wmu a youth deer weekend. Note that this is a biennial season setting year and wmu specific eithersex days will not be approved until later this spring. Deer hunting in iowa iowa department of natural resources. Oct 01, 2017 opening day of oklahoma 2017 deer season. Historical oklahoma deer hunting data and news archive. Every deer season, oklahoma hunters take some trophy bucks. This diverse assembly of deer hunters is blessed with equally diverse habitat in which to pursue their. 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. Whether you want to see lots of deer or you have your sights set on a wall hanger we have it all. Proposed regulation changes for deer season pdf the n.
With more than 187,000 expected participants, the season is the states most popular hunting event in terms of participation. The 2017 18 whitetail hunting season is just around the corner. Oklahoma hunter takes two big bucks dove season in texas is it ok for oklahoma deer hunter forum 30 point non typical whitetail deer harvest survey ocr 73 doents. The 201718 whitetail hunting season is just around the corner. Deer taken during controlled hunts or during the holiday antlerless deer gun season do not count toward the combined season limit. Mar 12, 2017 what the oklahoma city resident was bringing to be scored was the rack of a massive whitetail that he shot during the deer gun season in far eastern oklahoma county near jones. Nov 17, 2017 oklahoma deer season starts saturday posted. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deer only requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. The biological evaluation of the statewide deer herd suggested that the deer herd can be improved by reducing young buck. Oklahomas deer gun season opens saturday november 11, 2017. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Nov 06, 2019 a hunter from love county, oklahoma, has harvested a 30 point, nontypical whitetail deer over the weekend.
And things arent looking to good, but im gonna stay after them till the season is closed. I made my first trip up to hunt rifle season since 2009, and it was well worth it. The biological evaluation of the statewide deer herd suggested that the deer herd can be improved by. Hunters set new archery season record with harvest of 29,094. Here are the stories behind three from last season. Win a free bass pro shops gift card 2018 huntingfishing giveaway its finally here. That is a simple way to explain the rut of whitetailed deer. Deer hunting frequently asked questions 2017 deer hunting rulesseptember 22, 2017 2 dunn, iowa, kewaunee, marinette, milwaukee, oconto, polk, richland, sauk, waukesha, waushara and waupaca.
It will likely be one of the new hunting regulations the wildlife department is suggesting for next season when the new fishing and hunting rule. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deeronly requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. Female whitetailed deer does are coming into estrous for the first time of the season and males bucks are in overdrive trying to locate and breed with as many of the does as possible. Osage county tallied 5,141 deer in 2017, and that is the first time the county saw 5,000plus harvested since 5,800 were taken during the recordbreaking season of 2006.
We got a couple weeks left in the 2017 deer season. 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. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Posted on may 10, 2017 august 28, 2017 by cast and bang below is the 20172018 oklahoma hunting season. 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. Joe pratt told kxii that he first saw the deer during the 2017 season on his trail cameras, and it reappeared on one of them this season.
Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open season sept. The event draws crowds in the thousands annually and is still growing. Oklahoma hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Oklahomans have rifle season during much of the second half of november, plus an early muzzleloader season in late october. White horse creek guided hunts offers whitetail deer and turkey hunting in oklahoma for bow, rifle and blackpowder hunters. April 1 2, 2017 statewide except in the southeast region.
Last year, rifle hunters accounted for 61 percent of the total deer. The oklahoma department of wildlife conservation is considering extending the deer gun season by another week. The bag limit on antlered buck deer is one buck per day, not to exceed three per annual season. Trail cameras were set out over 2 months ago just to see what might be coming to feeders.
Oklahoma hunter shoots 30 point, nontypical whitetail deer. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Harvest numbers in all deer hunting seasons increased from last year, making 201718 a great time to be an oklahoma deer hunter. Also, between the september 1 and december 31, you can use deer bait in cwd management zones. Oklahomas current deer rut activity at a glance outdoorhub.
From antelope and deer to bear and small game, hunters will find variety in the states woods. The december 4day antlerlessonly hunt dec 7 10 will be offered statewide where antlerless tags are available. Opening day of oklahoma bow season 2017 s1 ep1 deer. Any method chosen, and executed properly, to prepare for deer season will increase the chances of harvest. The bag limit was six deer, which could include no more than two bucks. According to the oklahoma highway safety office, 186 vehicle crashes reported in 2017 were deerrelated. Those hunters took home 29,094 deer in 2017, a new archery record for the state. Deer baiting laws in 50 states state deer baiting regulations. Fail to prepare for deer season, and prepare to fail news. Breeding season collides with hunting season for deer news. Based on field reports from each region of the state, the deer population is in good shape and the rutting period has started in many areas.
May 8, 2020 oklahomas 16day deer gun season opened saturday statewide, but next year hunters could get even more time in the woods. Fail to prepare for deer season, and prepare to fail for deer hunters across the state and beyond, now is not the time to sit around and do nothing. Dec 25, 2018 in 2017, oklahoma deer hunters dropped close to 40 bucks that grossed over 200 inches. With the 201718 deer season in the books, oklahoma again proved why it is a great destination for deer hunters from across the country. Wildlife resources commission is proposing changes to the statewide deer hunting regulations for 20182019, the culmination of years of extensive biological research coupled with hunter engagement and feedback. 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. Pratt said he and his stepdaughter were hunting saturday when they saw a deer. The annual bag limit does not apply on mldp properties.
Below is the 20192020 southwest oklahoma hunting season. Fail to prepare for deer season, and prepare to fail. No person may exceed the annual bag limit of five whitetailed deer, no more than three of which may be bucks. Muzzleloading opportunities occur from october 26 to november 3, and rifle hunters can hit the field from november 23 to december 8. Oklahoma holiday antlerless deer season offers last chance to. Since last weekends backwoods show, photos of the rack have spread like wildfire on social media. Game cam photos 2017 please click on each thumbnail to view a larger image.
Oklahoma hunting seasons, 20192020 bag game large and small during oklahoma hunting season. That also accounts for more than 27% of the overall deer. Contact us today to reserve your spot for next season. Good weather in the summers of 2018 2015 allowed the population to rebound from a drought. The antlers deer festival and outdoor show was established october 2002. What the oklahoma city resident was bringing to be scored was the rack of a massive whitetail that he shot during the deer gun season in far eastern oklahoma county near jones. With the excitement of the rut still on the horizon, the best hunting is yet to come, but there are some fantastic deer already hitting the ground. Nov 24, 2019 may 8, 2020 oklahomas 16day deer gun season opened saturday statewide, but next year hunters could get even more time in the woods. Osage is the best county we have in terms of just size, raw acreage and native grasslands, said. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Yea, its hot, and its true hunting season isnt for a couple more months. The holiday hunt will be open across most of the state.
With the 2017 18 deer season in the books, oklahoma again proved why it is a great destination for deer hunters from across the country. Wildlife commission proposes changes in deer regulations for. Aug 30, 2017 any method chosen, and executed properly, to prepare for deer season will increase the chances of harvest. Hunting oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Legal bucks must meet the antler criteria within the. Each autumn a handful of oklahoma hunters are fortunate enough to bag whitetail bucks that not only score well enough to qualify for listing in the state records, but the national record books as well. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. In between is when some of the best bowhunting occurs, as the state has a classic november rut. Opening day of deer season 2017 oklahoma deer season 2017 opening day of archery season 2017 bow season opener 2017 hunting oklahoma 2017 bow hunting 2017. As of 2017, it is now illegal to use scentbased deer lures made from deer or elk urine. Deer gun season continues to grow in popularity sports. Deer hunters have another opportunity to tote a firearm to the woods during the 10day holiday antlerless deer gun season dec.
Purchase your license online from the oklahoma wildlife department. 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. In 2017, oklahoma deer hunters dropped close to 40 bucks that grossed over 200 inches. Deer hunting is a family tradition in oklahoma november 11, 2018 deer season 2018. Deer hunting the most popular hunting season in oklahoma.
Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Contact us today to reserve your spot for next season and make some memories in the field. By dallas barber, big game biologist, and emily clark, big game technician. That is, crashes in which a deer and vehicle actually collided or the presence of a deer. Oklahoma hunting can be top notch north american whitetail. The deer festival is a family friendly festival that has something for everyone, whether you are an outdoorsman, craftart enthusiast, chili cooking genius or just a child looking for some awesome. Deer hunting frequently asked questions 2017 deer hunting.
The printed version of the 201920 iowa hunting, trapping and migratory game bird regulations omitted the language from a new state law that allows hunters with a nonambulatory deer license to hunt during any open season until the license is filled, using the method of take allowed for that season. Just 20 or 30 years ago if you told someone wed harvest 88,000 deer in oklahoma theyd have told you to get outta town. A hunter from love county, oklahoma, has harvested a 30 point, nontypical whitetail deer over the weekend. It will likely be one of the new hunting regulations the wildlife department is suggesting for next season when the new fishing and hunting. These 15 trophy deer made our 2017 october big buck. Legal bucks must meet the antler criteria within the appropriate deer management zone. Any deer, regardless of sex, with at least three inches of antler length above the natural hairline on either. Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season. Risk of deervehicle collisions increases in november. Oct 01, 2017 2017 oklahoma hunting seasons a tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. 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. Win a free bass pro shops gift card 2018 huntingfishing giveaway watch.