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A range of waterfowl hunting opportunities remain open in Oklahoma.
Waterfowl
Ducks
Ducks season remains open through Jan. 28 in Zones 1 and 2. Additionally, Feb. 3 is a designated youth, veteran and military waterfowl hunting day in Zones 1 and 2 as well as the Panhandle (check this out for specific regulations pertaining to Feb. 3).
Geese
White-Fronted Geese are open statewide through Feb. 4. Light geese (snow, blue & Ross) and dark geese (all geese except white-fronted and light geese) are open to hunting through Feb. 11, statewide.
Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill crane season is open through Jan. 21, west of I-35 only.
Helpful Tips
Our Waterfowl Resources webpage has a range of information including regulations and links to seasonal waterfowl reports. There's also links to "learn-to-hunt" videos featuring experts from the Wildlife Department, and articles such as "30 Helpful Hunts for Waterfowlers," "12 Rules for Decoying Ducks and Geese," and "How Waterfowlers Can Help Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species."
Oklahoma is home to both fox squirrels and gray squirrels, both of which can be hunted through Feb. 28.
Small Game
Squirrels
Squirrel season is open through Feb. 28.
Rabbits
Rabbit season is open through March 15
Helpful Tips
We've said it before, and we'll say it again. It's time for hunters to (re)discover the benefits that small game hunting can bring to the outdoor experience. We've compiled a small game guide that will have you off and hunting in no time, even with limited time left in the season. Look at our "Where to Hunt" webpage for a map of Wildlife Management Areas. You'll even find a list of WMAs that can be filtered by open season. There's sure to be a public spot open within a reasonable drive from your home.
Upland birds can be hunted with or without a dog, with good success.
Upland Birds
Quail
Quail season is open through Feb. 15.
Pheasant
Pheasant season remains open through Jan. 31. Open areas include Alfalfa, Beaver, Cimarron, Garfield, Grant, Harper, Kay, Major, Noble, Osage, Texas, Woods and Woodward counties; and the portions of Blaine, Dewey, Ellis, Kingfisher and Logan counties north of State Highway 51.
Helpful Tips:
Seasons on public lands may vary from statewide seasons. Be sure to consult public hunting lands special regulations for details. Visit our hunting resources webpages for quail and pheasant for how-to videos, articles, and tips for cleaning and cooking upland game birds.
Photo by David Strozdas
Furbearers
Hunting and trapping for furbearers is a time-honored and well-regulated tradition. Plus, the legal hunting and trapping of these species provide benefits to wildlife and people. Consult the regulations for each species for complete details.
Bobcat, Badger, Gray Fox, Red Fox, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, River Otter & Weasel
Open through Feb. 29
Beaver, Nutria, Raccoon, Striped Skunk, Coyote
Open year-round. See hunting regulations for complete details.
Helpful Tips
In addition to an annual hunting license, a fur license is required for residents who take bobcat, raccoon, river otter, gray fox, or red fox. A trapping license is also required if using traps. See the current hunting regulations for complete details. Fur dealers and bobcat/river otter check stations are listed on our "Furbearers and Trapping Resources" webpage, where you'll also find video and other information to make the most of these unique opportunities.
Share your harvest pics and see other Oklahoma hunters' successes at The Tailgate on wildlifedepartment.com.
Share Your Pics at The Tailgate!
We're committed to showcasing your outdoor adventures! The Tailgate is a place to share your hunting photos and see what's being harvested around the state. Any legal game species that was harvested in Oklahoma is eligible for submission. See what others are sharing on The Tailgate as well.
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Original photo by Wade Free/ODWC
Discount for Oklahoma Hunters
The Wildlife Department has teamed up with onX Hunt to deliver you 30% off the onX Hunt App. The app offers digital mapping for all 50 states including detailed public and private boundaries, landowner names, hunting districts, curated layers, customizable map tools, and more. Oklahoma Hunters receive 30% off an annual onX Hunt Membership by using the link below. Plus, a portion of every purchase will be donated to support wildlife conservation in Oklahoma.
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