Deer Seasons, Licenses, & Equipment
Archery |
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Muzzleloading Handgun |
Muzzleloading |
Shotgun |
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Air Guns |
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Youth Season – Sept. 23-24, 2023 |
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Resident Youth Hunt/Trap License |
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Nonresident Youth Deer License (incl. Deer License Bundle) |
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Reduction Zone Season* – Sept. 15, 2023 - Jan. 31, 2024 |
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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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Archery Season – Oct. 1, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024 |
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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. 18 - Dec. 3, 2023 |
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Firearms License (antlered deer only) |
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Bonus Antlerless License |
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Youth License |
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Muzzleloader Season – Dec. 9-24, 2023 |
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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 may be used to hunt deer in designated Reduction Zones from Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 31, 2024. 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. |