What Will You Hunt?

What Will You Hunt?

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.