These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
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Archery/crossbow season closes on Jan. 31, 2026 in metro sub-units and select DMUs. See page 11 for participating counties.
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Archery/crossbow season closes on Jan. 31, 2026, in metro sub-units and in DMUs with extended archery/crossbow season. No bucks may be harvested during the statewide antlerless-only hunt (Dec. 11-14) or in specific DMUs during the antlerless-only holiday hunt (Dec. 24–Jan. 1, 2026).
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Crossbow
Applies to Red zones; extended archery season through Jan. 31, 2026
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Youth hunters
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Youth hunters
See page 14 for more details.
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All weapon types are allowed. Only antlerless deer may be harvested.
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Antlerless only
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Archery license | — | — | $24.00 |
| Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations | — | — | $12.00 |
| Crossbow license | — | — | $24.00 |
| Gun deer license | — | — | $24.00 |
| Junior crossbow license | — | Youth hunters; Junior | $20.00 |
| Junior gun deer license | — | Youth hunters; Junior | $20.00 |
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Archery license | — | — | $200.00 |
| Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations | — | — | $20.00 |
| Crossbow license | — | — | $200.00 |
| Gun deer license | — | — | $200.00 |
| Junior crossbow license | — | Youth hunters; Junior | $77.00 |
Purchase junior conservation patron license | |||
| Junior gun deer license | — | Youth hunters; Junior | $36.00 |
Purchase junior sports license | |||
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Archery or crossbow upgrade | — | — | $3.00 |
| Mentored gun deer, archery or crossbow | — | Mentored | $7.00 |
$7 for 11 years old or younger, regular price for ages 12 and up | |||
| Metro Sub-Unit Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorization | — | — | $0.00 |
Available in select metro sub-units. Issued upon request at no cost with the purchase of an archery/crossbow or gun deer license. Bonus authorizations may also be available for purchase in select metro sub-units and land types. Only valid within the metro sub-unit boundaries, within the DMU selected and on the land type (public-access or private) specified on the harvest authorization. | |||