2017 deer rifle season oklahoma

Weve assembled a list of the best deer hunting rifles made today for every type of hunting, whether youre chasing whitetails in a cedar swamp or scouting miles of open prairie for mule deer. The quad pods are close to the spin cast corn feeders in each zone for our archery hunters, and the nearby. The oklahoma department of wildlife conservation is considering extending the deer gun season by another week. That is a simple way to explain the rut of whitetailed deer. Either sex on private and authorized state and federal land. Check out these rifles featured recently in our 2017 gear issue magazine editions. Deer hunters have another opportunity to tote a firearm to the woods during the 10day holiday antlerless deer gun season dec. About 650,000 deer in 2017, an estimated 625,000 deer in 2015, up from 575,000 in 2014 which was the lowest population in 10 years. Jun 08, 2017 here are six top deer rifles that caught our eye and are more than ready to chase whitetails. Jul 25, 2017 here are some of the best deer hunting rifles 2017. Each whitetail deer hunting zone is equipped with a top of the line gravity protein feeder, a 55 gallon spin cast corn feeder, a freshly prepared lush food plot, a comfortable two man tower box blind, and a strategically placed quad pod.

The bag limit was six deer, which could include no more than two bucks. Shaw is the big game biologist for the department who watches harvest numbers, trends and other data to help the department manage deer populations and. Whitetail deer hunting trips black powder, rifle or bow includes. Oklahoma deer gun season opens nov 20th big game hunt. The 2018 deer gun hunting season opened a halfhour before official sunrise this saturday, nov. Based on field reports from each region of the state, the deer population is in good shape and the rutting period has started in many areas. Thats a big gulp of rarified air for one state to suck up in a season, and its tough to pick just three stories out of the bunch to highlight what this state is capable of producing. Hunters set new archery season record with harvest of 29,094. Oct 05, 2017 2017 deer hunting resultsstories discussion in.

It will likely be one of the new hunting regulations the wildlife department is suggesting for next season when the new fishing and hunting. Any deer, regardless of sex, with at least three inches of antler length above the natural hairline on either. Nov 24, 2019 may 8, 2020 oklahomas 16day deer gun season opened saturday statewide, but next year hunters could get even more time in the woods. These wildlife management areas wma include private properties that land owners have agreed to allow public hunting on. Deer stay one hoof ahead of hunters noble research institute. Oklahoma whitetail our oklahoma deer hunts take place in the northwest portion of the state with some tracts within just a few miles of the kansas border. Female whitetailed deer does are coming into estrous for the first time of the season and males bucks are in overdrive trying to locate and breed with as many of the does as possible. Oklahoma offers some of the finest quail, deer, spring turkey and hog hunting available. Oklahoma hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.

Oklahomans have rifle season during much of the second half of november, plus an early muzzleloader season in late october. Good weather in the summers of 2018 2015 allowed the population to rebound from a drought. With more than 187,000 expected participants, the season is the states most popular hunting event in terms of participation. Based on field reports from each region of the state, the bucks will be. You can be guaranteed that you will be hunting the best locations available. Mar 12, 2017 what the oklahoma city resident was bringing to be scored was the rack of a massive whitetail that he shot during the deer gun season in far eastern oklahoma county near jones. To use a revolver, you must also have revolver deer endorsement for the current season. Oklahoma holiday antlerless deer season offers last chance to.

We typically will let the deer rest before we hunt any certain spot. Deer hunting frequently asked questions 2017 deer hunting rulesseptember 22, 2017 2 dunn, iowa, kewaunee, marinette, milwaukee, oconto, polk, richland, sauk, waukesha, waushara and waupaca. Hunting oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Oct 01, 2017 2017 oklahoma hunting seasons a tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. About 650,000 deer in 2017, an estimated 625,000 deer in 2015. Oklahoma hunting can be top notch north american whitetail. Before heading into the woods, the information we learned from a twoyear study may change how you scout and hunt.

Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Historical oklahoma deer hunting data and news archive. The curtains have been drawn on the outdoor shows and, expect for stragglers, pretty much all of 2017s new guns have hit the scene. April 1 2, 2017 statewide except in the southeast region. Since last weekends backwoods show, photos of the rack have spread like wildfire on social media. Breeding season collides with hunting season for deer news. Lodging is available in our cabin located on our hunting property. This includes deer archery, youth deer gun, deer muzzleloader and deer gun seasons. In contrast to the decline in muzzleloader hunters, archery season participation and harvest continue to grow in oklahoma. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Archery hunters this past season took home 26,151 deer, a record archery harvest for oklahoma. The bottom line is that bucks change their behavior to avoid detection by hunters, so it will take a change on the hunters part to successfully harvest or observe deer. Top 5 rifle scopes for 2017 deer season outdoorhub reporters 10.

Oklahoma continues to enjoy some of the best deer hunting in north america as. What the oklahoma city resident was bringing to be scored was the rack of a massive whitetail that he shot during the deer gun season in far eastern oklahoma county near jones. This includes a fairly good selection of new deer rifles just salivating for the opening of whitetail season. In fact, in 2009 nearly 200,000 hunters participated in some form of deer rifle season, said jerry shaw in the oklahoma department of wildlife conservations most recent big game report. Fail to prepare for deer season, and prepare to fail. Semiguided whitetail deer hunting on fresh stand sites range for zeroing muzzle loader or rifle. In between is when some of the best bowhunting occurs, as the state has a classic november rut. Deer taken during controlled hunts or during the holiday antlerless deer gun season do not count toward the combined season limit.

Nov 17, 2017 oklahoma deer season starts saturday posted. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Dec 25, 2018 in 2017, oklahoma deer hunters dropped close to 40 bucks that grossed over 200 inches. Here are some of the best deer hunting rifles 2017. Any method chosen, and executed properly, to prepare for deer season will increase the chances of harvest. This is a very fun and entertaining hunt, as the rifle season is in the middle of the rut. Bag limits remained unchanged from the 2016 season, with hunters having the chance to harvest three deer, with no more than one antlered and two antlerless per hunter. If youre looking for a new deer rifle whether it be for whitetail, blacktail or mule deer there are great choices for the 2017 season.

Your goto deer rifle might look like this bolt actionor not. The combined season limit for all deer archery, muzzleloader, gun and. Nov 06, 2017 any way you slice it, deer hunting is big business in texas and oklahoma. Lawton, ok the increasingly popular deer gun season begins this. The holiday hunt will be open across most of the state. It will likely be one of the new hunting regulations the wildlife department is suggesting for next season when the new fishing and hunting rule. Deer gun season continues to grow in popularity sports. Oklahomas 16day deer gun season opened saturday statewide, but next year hunters could get even more time in the woods. The 201617 season had a calculated 98,762 hunters in the woods, only 307 shy of the record participation in 201516. The december 4day antlerlessonly hunt dec 7 10 will be offered statewide where antlerless tags are available. Every deer season, oklahoma hunters take some trophy bucks.

We are now booking hunts for all game animals for the 2017 season and beyond. Jun 02, 2017 what the oklahoma city resident was bringing to be scored was the rack of a massive whitetail that he shot during the deer gun season in far eastern oklahoma county near jones. When rifle season opened, the hunter knew he needed to use every opportunity he. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Nov 14, 2017 the 2017 deer gun hunting season will open a halfhour before official sunrise this saturday, nov. In 2017, oklahoma deer hunters dropped close to 40 bucks that grossed. Top 5 rifle scopes for 2017 deer season outdoorhub. Southwest quail offers deer hunting with rifle and black powder from towers. Deer hunting frequently asked questions 2017 deer hunting. No person thirty 30 years of age or younger may purchase or receive any hunting license or. Deer hunting the most popular hunting season in oklahoma. Oklahomas most popular hunting season, the 16day deer gun season, opens saturday statewide. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck.