There are various hunting seasons throughout the year.  Some people prefer hunting deer while others prefer hunting rabbits and squirrels.

The seasons are:

Squirrel-May 15 – Jan. 15

Dove- Sept.1 – Oct. 31 & Dec. 20 – 28

Free Hunting – Sept. 6 -7

Antelope Archery – Oct. 1 – 14

Bear Archery – Oct. 1 – 19

Deer Archery – Oct. 1 – Jan. 15

Elk Archery – Oct. 1 – Jan. 15

Turkey Archery – Oct. 1 – Jan. 15

Rabbit- Oct. 1 – Mar. 15

Youth Rifle (Deer) – Oct. 17 – 19

Youth Rifle (Elk) – Oct. 17 -19

Muzzle Loader (Bear) – Oct. 25 – Nov. 2

Turkey Rifle – Nov. 1 -21

Quail – Nov. 8 – Feb. 15

Deer Rifle – Nov. 22 – Dec. 7

Elk Rifle – Nov. 22 – Dec. 7

Pheasant – Dec. 1 – Jan. 31

Deer Holiday Rifle – Dec. 19 – 28

Elk Holiday Rifle – Dec. 19 – 28

Youth Spring Turkey – April 4 -5 & April 18 – 19

Spring Turkey – April 6 – May 6 & April 20 – May 6

Tags are required for certain types of game during some seasons. For instance, during deer season requires the purchase a tag before a deer may be killed. Tags range in price, deer tags are ten dollars. For more information go to http://wildlifedepartment.com/hunting/seasons.htm.

While hunting be sure to wear orange and stay safe.