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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Oklahoma County and Statewide deer seasons.
Hog: Closed
Turkey: Open
Dove: Open
Deer: Open
Statewide deer seasons
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌔
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 89%
7:41 am
6:47 pm
55°F
3 mph
Weather as of 8:20 AM ET
Fair — bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement.
Statewide deer seasons • Oklahoma County
In Season Now: Oklahoma City Hunting · Oct. 22
Open now
- Archery Deer Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 · Statewide
- Fall Turkey Archery Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 · Statewide
- Dove Sep 1 – Oct 31; Dec 1 – 29, 2026 · Statewide
- Squirrel May 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Statewide
- Rabbit Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027 · Statewide
Coming up
- Deer Muzzleloader Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2026 · Statewide
- Bear (archery; muzzleloader) Oct 1 – 18; Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2026 · Statewide
- Quail Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 · Statewide
- Deer Gun Nov 21 – Dec 6, 2026 · Statewide
From this page's the state wildlife agency season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
Oklahoma City Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesOklahoma 2026–27 statewide deer: archery Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027; youth gun Oct 16–18; muzzleloader Oct 24 – Nov 1; gun Nov 21 – Dec 6; holiday antlerless gun Dec 18–31.
Bag Limit:See ODWC deer regulations for bag limits.
Deer season is OPEN — check which method is legal today.
Hunter orange required during gun seasons; check in harvest with ODWC.
per ODWC · verified 2026-10-22
Feral Hog
CLOSED
Season DatesFeral swine are not listed in ODWC's 2026–27 season table. Check ODWC rules before hunting hogs.
Bag Limit:N/A
Feral swine are not listed in ODWC's 2026–27 season table. Check ODWC rules before hunting hogs.
Feral swine are not listed in ODWC's 2026–27 season table. Check ODWC rules before hunting hogs.
per ODWC · verified 2026-10-22
Spring Turkey
OPEN
Season DatesFall archery Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027; fall gun Oct 31 – Nov 20 (check ODWC for open counties); spring Apr 16 – May 16, 2027 (youth Apr 10–11).
Bag Limit:See ODWC turkey regulations for county bag limits.
Turkey season is OPEN.
Turkey license required.
per ODWC · verified 2026-10-22
Mourning Dove
OPEN
Season DatesSept 1 – Oct 31 and Dec 1–29, 2026.
Bag Limit:See ODWC dove regulations.
Dove season is OPEN.
HIP required.
per ODWC · verified 2026-10-22
Season dates shown are for Statewide deer seasons private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with ODWC before hunting.
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First Look
Oklahoma City Hunting Weather Now
55F
Clear
Feels like 55°F
as of 8:20 AM ET
Wind
3 mph S
Humidity
55%
Pressure
1023 hPa
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Field Scout Tips
- Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer. Also open: Turkey, Dove.
- Cool temps in the optimal range — deer are on their feet. Expect movement throughout shooting hours.
- Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind.
Solunar Index
Oklahoma City Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
55°F
Optimal
Wind Speed
3 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1023 hPa
High — Active
Moon Phase
🌔
Fair
Extended Outlook
Oklahoma City Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TODAY
Sunny
80° / 60°
7 mph wind
FAIR
FRI
Mostly Sunny
80° / 60°
9 mph wind
FAIR
SAT
Mostly Sunny
80° / 61°
9 mph wind
FAIR
SUN
Partly Sunny
79° / 60°
8 mph wind
FAIR
MON
Partly Sunny
75° / 58°
8 mph wind
GOOD
Public Hunting Lands
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Wildlife Management Areas
2 public hunting areas near Oklahoma City. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go.
Lake Thunderbird State Park
STATE PARK (DESIGNATED AREAS)
Whitetail Deer (archery)
Waterfowl
Archery deer and waterfowl hunting are allowed only in designated areas of the park.
Park parking pass required; follow the park's hunting brochure.
Field Tip
Get the park hunting brochure for the designated areas.
Lake Stanley Draper and Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge (waterfowl)
CITY LAKES (PERMIT)
Waterfowl
Oklahoma City allows waterfowl hunting at Lake Stanley Draper and Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge from reserved blind sites.
$5 daily city permit and blind reservation, plus state license and stamps.
Field Tip
Reserve your blind site early.
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Outfitters and Gear
Hunting Gear Guide
Gear reviews and picks for the Oklahoma City hunter — boots, optics, packs, and more.
Gear Reviews — Tested for Central Oklahoma, OK Hunting
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Laser Rangefinder
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GPS / Navigation
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Laser Rangefinder
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Learn About Gear AdvertisingStatewide deer seasons Key Dates
OK Hunting Season Calendar
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Archery Deer
Statewide.
Oct 16 – 18, 2026
Youth Deer Gun
Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2026
Deer Muzzleloader
Nov 21 – Dec 6, 2026
Deer Gun
Dec 18 – 31, 2026
Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Fall Turkey Archery
Fall gun Oct 31 – Nov 20 in open counties.
Apr 16 – May 16, 2027
Spring Turkey
Youth Apr 10–11.
Sep 1 – Oct 31; Dec 1 – 29, 2026
Dove
Nov 14 – Dec 6 and Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Ducks, Mergansers and Coots (Zones 1 and 2)
Youth/veteran/military Nov 7 and Feb 6.
Sep 12 – 20, 2026
September Teal
May 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Squirrel
25 per day combined fox and gray.
Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027
Rabbit
Cottontail 10 per day; no jackrabbit season east of I-35.
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027
Quail
Oct 1 – 18; Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2026
Bear (archery; muzzleloader)
Bear seasons apply only in ODWC's bear zone; check ODWC.
Dates reflect 2026 Oklahoma hunting regulations for Statewide deer seasons. Always verify with the current ODWC Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change.
Questions and Answers
Oklahoma City Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Oklahoma City area, answered.
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Oklahoma 2026–27 statewide deer: archery Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027; youth gun Oct 16–18; muzzleloader Oct 24 – Nov 1; gun Nov 21 – Dec 6; holiday antlerless gun Dec 18–31.
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Near Oklahoma City, options include Lake Thunderbird State Park (archery deer and waterfowl in designated areas) and permit waterfowl blinds at Lake Stanley Draper and Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge.
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Yes. Oklahoma requires a hunting license and any required deer, turkey or waterfowl licenses and stamps. Buy from ODWC online or at a vendor.
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Sunday hunting rules in Oklahoma vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with ODWC and Oklahoma County before hunting on Sunday.
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See ODWC deer regulations for bag limits.
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ODWC sets bear archery (Oct 1–18) and muzzleloader (Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2026) seasons in its bear zone; check ODWC for open counties.
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