Deer Seasons, Licenses, & Equipment
Deer Seasons, Licenses, & Equipment |
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Archery |
Crossbow |
Handgun |
Muzzleloading Handgun |
Muzzleloading |
Shotgun |
Rifle |
Air Guns |
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Youth Season – Sept. 28-29, 2024 |
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Resident Youth Hunt/Trap License |
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Nonresident Youth Deer License |
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Reduction Zone Season* – Sept. 15, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025 |
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Deer Reduction Zone License |
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Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License |
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Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License |
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Youth License |
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Archery Season – Oct. 1, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025 |
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Archery License |
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Crossbow License |
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Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License |
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Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License |
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Deer License Bundle |
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Bonus Antlerless License |
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Youth License |
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Firearms Season – Nov. 16 - Dec. 1, 2024 |
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Firearms License (antlered deer only) |
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Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License |
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Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License |
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Deer License Bundle |
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Bonus Antlerless License |
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Youth License |
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Muzzleloader Season – Dec. 7 - Dec. 22, 2024 |
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Muzzleloader License |
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Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License |
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Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License |
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Deer License Bundle |
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Bonus Antlerless License |
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Youth License |
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Special Antlerless Firearms Season – Closed |
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• Indicates the equipment that can be used during a season with a particular license. * If allowed by local ordinances, firearms, muzzleloaders, and air guns may be used to hunt deer in designated reduction zones from Nov. 16, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025. NOTE: The Bonus Antlerless License (and bonus county deer under the Deer License Bundle) may not be valid for all DNR properties. Contact the property you want to hunt for details. |