Open today
| State | Open now | Next to open |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Archery Only | Youth-Only Early Season, Oct. 30 |
| Pennsylvania | Archery, Antlerless Muzzleloader, Antlerless Special Firearms | Regular Firearms, Nov. 28 |
| Michigan | Archery | Regular Firearm, Nov. 15 |
| Wisconsin | Archery and Crossbow | Nine-Day Gun Deer, Nov. 21 |
| Ohio | Archery | Youth Gun, Nov. 21 |
| Georgia | Archery, Extended Archery, Firearms | Late Archery (Magenta Zone), Jan. 16 |
| New York | Early Bowhunting, Bowhunting Only Season, Regular Season | Regular Season, Nov. 21 |
| Missouri | Archery, Firearms Early Youth | Firearms November Portion, Nov. 14 |
| Minnesota | Archery | Firearm Season A, Nov. 7 |
| Indiana | Deer Reduction Zone, Archery | Firearms, Nov. 14 |
| Virginia | General Firearms, Early Archery | Early Muzzleloader, Oct. 31 |
| North Carolina | Archery, Gun | Blackpowder, Oct. 31 |
| Kentucky | Archery, Crossbow | Modern Gun, Nov. 14 |
| Tennessee | Archery | Young Sportsman, Oct. 31 |
| Alabama | Archery | Special Youth Gun, Oct. 30 |
Deer season by state
- Texas deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Oct. 3. General season opens Nov. 7.
- Pennsylvania deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Oct. 3. Rifle season opens Nov. 28.
- Michigan deer season 2026 Archery opens Oct. 1. Firearm season opens Nov. 15.
- Wisconsin deer season 2026 Archery opens Sept. 12. Gun season opens Nov. 21.
- Ohio deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Sept. 26. Gun season opens Nov. 30.
- Georgia deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Sept. 12. Firearms season opens Oct. 17.
- New York deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Oct. 1. Southern Zone regular season opens Nov. 21.
- Missouri deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Sept. 15. November firearms portion opens Nov. 14.
- Minnesota deer season 2026 Archery opens Sept. 19. Firearm season opens Nov. 7.
- Indiana deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Oct. 1. Firearms season opens Nov. 14.
- Virginia deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Oct. 3. General firearms season opens Nov. 14.
- North Carolina deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Sept. 12. Eastern gun season opens Oct. 17.
- Kentucky deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Sept. 5. Modern gun season opens Nov. 14.
- Tennessee deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Sept. 26. Gun season opens Nov. 21.
- Alabama deer season 2026-27 Archery opens Oct. 1. Gun season (Zones D and E) opens Nov. 7.
Duck season by state
- Texas duck season 3 zones. Regular season from Oct. 24 to Jan. 31, 2027.
- Pennsylvania duck season 4 zones. Regular season from Oct. 10 to Jan. 18, 2027.
- Michigan duck season 3 zones. Regular season from Sept. 26 to Dec. 27, 2026.
- Wisconsin duck season 3 zones. Regular season from Sept. 26 to Dec. 15, 2026.
- Ohio duck season 3 zones. Regular season from Oct. 17 to Jan. 31, 2027.
- Georgia duck season Statewide. Regular season from Nov. 21 to Jan. 31, 2027.
- New York duck season 5 zones. Regular season from Oct. 10 to Jan. 31, 2027.
- Missouri duck season 3 zones. Regular season from Oct. 31 to Jan. 31, 2027.
- Minnesota duck season 3 zones. Regular season from Sept. 26 to Dec. 6, 2026.
- Indiana duck season 3 zones. Regular season from Oct. 24 to Jan. 24, 2027.
- Virginia duck season Statewide. Regular season from Oct. 9 to Jan. 31, 2027.
- North Carolina duck season 2 zones. Regular season from Oct. 15 to Jan. 30, 2027.
- Kentucky duck season Statewide. Regular season from Nov. 26 to Jan. 31, 2027.
- Tennessee duck season Statewide. Regular season from Nov. 28 to Jan. 31, 2027.
- Alabama duck season Statewide. Regular season from Nov. 27 to Jan. 31, 2027.
Turkey season by state
- Texas turkey season Spring season opens March 20, 2027.
- Pennsylvania turkey season Spring season opens May 1, 2027.
- Wisconsin turkey season Spring season opens April 21, 2027.
- Georgia turkey season Spring season opens March 27, 2027.
- New York turkey season Spring season opens May 1, 2027.
- North Carolina turkey season Spring season opens April 17, 2027.
- Tennessee turkey season Spring season opens April 3, 2027.
- Alabama turkey season Spring season opens March 20, 2027.
- Virginia turkey season Spring season opens April 10, 2027.
Hunting rules by state
- Deer season 2026-27 by state Archery and gun opening dates side by side for every state covered, with what is open today.
- Hunter safety course requirements Who needs hunter education in all 50 states, where the course can be done online, and apprentice and deferral options.
- Straight-wall cartridge states Deer rifle rules in all 50 states: where only straight-wall cartridges are legal, where rifles are not allowed, and what changed for 2026.
How the dates are checked
Each season is entered from the official regulations of the state agency that sets it, with a link to that source and the date it was verified. Read the methodology for the full process.