About this guide

This is an independent, unofficial guide for people who hunt or fish. It currently covers 28 states and is adding more. It collects 2026 deer season dates, license rules and links from the official pages of the states listed so far so they are easier to compare. It does not claim to be the only or best resource; the state agencies and their regulation books are the authority.

How facts are handled

• Every fact shows its source link and the date it was last read.
• If we are not sure of a date or fee, we link to the official page instead of stating it.
• Resident fees are listed only for some states, copied from the official fee page linked in each row; they change, so confirm before you buy.
• Community posts are never used as the source of a rule.

Corrections and removal requests

We work to keep every page accurate. If you spot an error, an outdated detail, or information about you that you want corrected or removed, email [email protected] with the page link and what needs fixing.

How we handle it:

• We review every correction or removal request within 7 days.
• If something is wrong, we fix it or remove it.
• When we correct a page, we add a note at the bottom with the date of the correction.
• If we decide no change is needed, we reply and explain why.

Last updated: Oct 19, 2026

Planned

More seasons (waterfowl, ice fishing), camping reservation links and gear checklists. If gear links are ever added they will carry an affiliate disclosure.