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Oklahoma: 2026-27 deer seasons, resident license fees and official links
Run by: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC). Below are the deer season dates and resident license fees we could read on official pages (regulation year 2026-27). This state is newly added and coverage is partial.
Deer seasons
| Season type | Zone / unit | Dates (inclusive) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer archery | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | Limit six, no more than two antlered; counts toward the combined season limit. |
| Youth deer gun | Statewide | Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 | Ages 17 and younger, accompanied by an adult 18 or older with a current hunting license. Limit two, no more than one antlered. |
| Deer muzzleloader | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Limit four, no more than one antlered; antlerless limits set by zone. |
| Deer gun | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Limit four, no more than one antlered; antlerless limits set by zone. |
| Holiday antlerless deer gun | Statewide | Dec 18, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Two antlerless; does not count toward the combined season limit. |
Source: ODWC: Deer, big game season. Last verified Oct 19, 2026. Dates can vary by zone, unit or land type; check the official page for your location.
Selected resident license fees
| License (resident) | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual hunting (residents 18+) | $36.00 | Official page | |
| Deer archery (residents 18+, includes season bag limit) | $36.00 | Required in addition to the hunting license. | Official page |
| Deer muzzleloader (residents 18+, includes season bag limit) | $36.00 | Required in addition to the hunting license. | Official page |
| Deer gun (residents 18+, includes season bag limit) | $36.00 | Required in addition to the hunting license. | Official page |
| Annual fishing (residents 18+) | $31.00 | Official page | |
| Annual combination fishing and hunting (residents 18+) | $53.00 | Official page |
Fees are copied from the official page linked in each row, last verified Oct 19, 2026. Fees, agent fees and online fees change; confirm before you buy.
Good to know
- Combined season limit: six deer, no more than two antlered (archery, youth gun, muzzleloader and gun seasons). Deer taken Jan. 1-15, 2027 count toward the 2026 limit; holiday antlerless and controlled-hunt deer do not.
Source: ODWC: Deer, big game season. Last verified Oct 19, 2026. - An antlered deer is any deer with at least three inches of antler above the natural hairline on either side.
Source: ODWC: Deer, big game season. Last verified Oct 19, 2026. - Antlerless limits vary by zone (for example Zone 1: one antlerless in the gun season) and may differ on public land.
Source: ODWC: Deer, big game season. Last verified Oct 19, 2026.
Not yet researched
Antlerless-day calendars by zone, public-land special regulations, controlled hunts, elk, bear, antelope, turkey and waterfowl seasons, nonresident fees.