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Alabama Deer Seasons

County	Antlered Bucks		Unantlered Deer Same as Open Permit for County	Special Muzzleloader and Air Rifle Stalk Hunting Only (No Dogs)	Bow and Arrow and Spear Stalk Hunting Only (No Dogs)
County	By Stalk	Dog Hunting until 12:00 pm	Unantlered Deer Same as Open Permit for County		Bow and Arrow and Spear Stalk Hunting Only (No Dogs)
Bibb	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Calhoun	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	Nov. 19 –Nov. 30 Dec. 18 – Jan. 10	Dec. 15 –Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Chilton	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Clay	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	Nov. 19 –Nov. 30 Dec. 18 – Jan. 10	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Cleburne	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Covington	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Bucks Only Oct. 15 – Oct. 24	Either Sex Oct. 25 – Feb. 10
Dallas	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Escambia	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Bucks Only Oct. 15 – Oct. 24	Either Sex Oct. 25 – Feb. 10
Franklin	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 23 – Jan. 2	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Hale	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Lawrence	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 23 – Jan. 2	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Macon	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Bucks Only Oct. 15 – Oct. 24	Either Sex Oct. 25 – Feb. 10
Perry	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Talladega	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	Nov. 19 –Nov. 30 Dec. 18 – Jan. 10	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Tuscaloosa	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 15 – Jan. 1	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10
Winston	Nov. 19 –Feb. 10	No Dog Season	Dec. 23 – Jan. 2	Nov. 14 – Nov. 18	Oct. 15 – Feb. 10

Arkansas Deer Seasons

Species:	Deer
Zones:	1
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 1. Button bucks count as antlerless deer. No antler-point restrictions on harvest. In Madison and Carroll counties, the following CWD regulations apply: Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except: Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Food plots are allowed year-round. Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed. Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed. Back yard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed. Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife. Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts. Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except: deboned meat antlers cleaned skull plates teeth hides taxidermy products

Species:	Deer
Zones:	1A
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 4 in Deer Zone 1A. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	2
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Three does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 2. Button bucks count as antlerless deer. No antler-point restrictions on harvest. In Boone, Carroll, Marion, Madison, Newton and Searcy counties, the following CWD regulations apply: Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except: Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Food plots are allowed year-round. Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed. Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed. Back yard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed. Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife. Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts. Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except: deboned meat antlers cleaned skull plates teeth hides taxidermy products

Species:	Deer
Zones:	3
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 3. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger. In Boone and Marion counties, the following CWD regulations apply: Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except: Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Food plots are allowed year-round. Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed. Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed. Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed. Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife. Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts. Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except: deboned meat antlers cleaned skull plates teeth hides taxidermy products

Species:	Deer
Zones:	4
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Closed Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-13 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Three deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Three does with archery; One doe with modern gun.
More:	Special Regulations Modern guns are restricted to: shotguns .410 or larger with slugs, legal muzzleloading rifles, and handguns with barrels 4 inches to 10 inches long, chambered specifically for straight-walled centerfire cartridges loaded with lead, lead alloy, soft nose and/or hollow point bullets .30 caliber or larger. No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 4. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	4A
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 17-19 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 11 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Three deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Three does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 4A. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	4B
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Closed Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-20 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Three deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Three does with archery; One doe with modern gun.
More:	Special Regulations Modern guns are restricted to: shotguns .410 or larger with slugs, legal muzzleloading rifles, and handguns with barrels 4 inches to 10 inches long, chambered specifically for straight-walled centerfire cartridges loaded with lead, lead alloy, soft nose and/or hollow point bullets .30 caliber or larger. No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 4B. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	5
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Closed Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-13, Nov. 19-20 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Three deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Three does with archery; One doe with modern gun.
More:	Special Regulations Modern guns are restricted to: shotguns .410 or larger with slugs, legal muzzleloading rifles, and handguns with barrels 4 inches to 10 inches long, chambered specifically for straight-walled centerfire cartridges loaded with lead, lead alloy, soft nose and/or hollow point bullets .30 caliber or larger. No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 5. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	5A
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 17-19 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 11 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Three deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Three does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 5A. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	5B
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Closed Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-20 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Three deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Three does with archery; One doe with modern gun.
More:	Special Regulations Modern guns are restricted to: shotguns .410 or larger with slugs, legal muzzleloading rifles, and handguns with barrels 4 inches to 10 inches long, chambered specifically for straight-walled centerfire cartridges loaded with lead, lead alloy, soft nose and/or hollow point bullets .30 caliber or larger. No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 5B. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	6
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 4 in Deer Zone 6. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger. In Johnson, Logan, Madison, Newton, Pope, Searcy and Yell counties, the following CWD regulations apply: Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except: Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Food plots are allowed year-round. Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed. Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed. Back yard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed. Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife. Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts. Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except: deboned meat antlers cleaned skull plates teeth hides taxidermy products

Species:	Deer
Zones:	6A
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 4 in Deer Zone 6A. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger. In Searcy Counties, the following CWD regulations apply: Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except: Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Food plots are allowed year-round. Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed. Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed. Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed. Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife. Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts. Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except: deboned meat antlers cleaned skull plates teeth hides taxidermy products

Species:	Deer
Zones:	7
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 4 in Deer Zone 7. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger. In Johnson, Logan, Pope and Yell counties, the following CWD regulations apply: Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except: Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Food plots are allowed year-round. Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed. Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed. Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed. Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife. Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts. Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except: deboned meat antlers cleaned skull plates teeth hides taxidermy products

Species:	Deer
Zones:	8
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 4 in Deer Zone 8. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger. In Johnson and Pope counties, the following CWD regulations apply: Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except: Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Food plots are allowed year-round. Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed. Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed. Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed. Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife. Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts. Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except: deboned meat antlers cleaned skull plates teeth hides taxidermy products

Species:	Deer
Zones:	8A
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 4 in Deer Zone 8A. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	9
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 29-31 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 18 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 9. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	10
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 4 in Deer Zone 10. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	11
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 10-12 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Three deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Three does with archery; One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 4 in Deer Zone 11. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger. In Logan and Yell counties, the following CWD regulations apply: Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except: Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31. Food plots are allowed year-round. Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed. Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed. Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed. Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife. Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts. Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except: deboned meat antlers cleaned skull plates teeth hides taxidermy products

Species:	Deer
Zones:	12
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 29-31 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 18 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Six deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Six does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 18 in Deer Zone 12. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	13
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 29-31 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 18 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 18 in Deer Zone 13. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	14
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 17-19 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 11 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting No. 12-Dec. 11 in Deer Zone 14. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	15
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 17-19 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 11 and Dec. 26-28 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 11 in Deer Zone 15. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck) or have three or more points on one side of his rack to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	16
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 29-31 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 25 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations No dogs allowed for deer hunting in Deer Zone 16. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck), have an inside antler spread of 15 inches or have one antler with a main beam of 18 inches to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	16A
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 29-31 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 25 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Four deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Four does with archery; Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 25 in Deer Zone 16A. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck), have an inside antler spread of 15 inches or have one antler with a main beam of 18 inches to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Species:	Deer
Zones:	17
Opens:
Limits:	2016-17 Deer Season Dates Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28 Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23 and Dec. 29-31 Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Special youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 5-6 and Jan. 7-8 Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 25 Statewide Bag Limit Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Zone Bag Limit Six deer, which may include: Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; Six does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
More:	Special Regulations Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 12-Dec. 25 in Deer Zone 17. Bucks must have both antlers shorter than 2 inches (button buck), have an inside antler spread of 15 inches or have one antler with a main beam of 18 inches to be legally harvested. Antler-point restrictions do not apply to hunters 15 and younger.

Georgia Deer Seasons

Yellow
Equipment	Starting	Ending	Opportunity
Bows and Crossbows	Sep. 10, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
Muzzleloaders	Oct. 15, 2016	Oct. 21, 2016	Either-Sex
	Oct. 22, 2016	Oct. 28, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 29, 2016	Either-Sex
	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 24, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 25, 2016	Nov. 27, 2016	Either-Sex
	Nov. 28, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Jan. 1, 2017	Jan. 1, 2017	Either-Sex
	Jan. 2, 2017	Jan. 8, 2017	Antlered Bucks Only
Modern Firearms	Oct. 22, 2016	Oct. 28, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 29, 2016	Either-Sex
	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 24, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 25, 2016	Nov. 27, 2016	Either-Sex
	Nov. 28, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Jan. 1, 2017	Jan. 1, 2017	Either-Sex
	Jan. 2, 2017	Jan. 8, 2017	Antlered Bucks Only

Orange
Equipment	Starting	Ending	Opportunity
Bows and Crossbows	Sep. 10, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
Muzzleloaders	Oct. 15, 2016	Oct. 21, 2016	Either-Sex
	Oct. 22, 2016	Oct. 28, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 30, 2016	Either-Sex
	Oct. 31, 2016	Nov. 4, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 5, 2016	Nov. 6, 2016	Either-Sex
	Nov. 7, 2016	Nov. 20, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 21, 2016	Nov. 27, 2016	Either-Sex
	Nov. 28, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Jan. 1, 2017	Jan. 1, 2017	Either-Sex
	Jan. 2, 2017	Jan. 8, 2017	Antlered Bucks Only
Modern Firearms	Oct. 22, 2016	Oct. 28, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Oct. 29, 2016	Oct. 30, 2016	Either-Sex
	Oct. 31, 2016	Nov. 4, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 5, 2016	Nov. 6, 2016	Either-Sex
	Nov. 7, 2016	Nov. 20, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 21, 2016	Nov. 27, 2016	Either-Sex
	Nov. 28, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Jan. 1, 2017	Jan. 1, 2017	Either-Sex
	Jan. 2, 2017	Jan. 8, 2017	Antlered Bucks Only

Green
Equipment	Starting	Ending	Opportunity
Bows and Crossbows	Sep. 10, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
Muzzleloaders	Oct. 15, 2016	Oct. 21, 2016	Either-Sex
	Oct. 22, 2016	Nov. 4, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 5, 2016	Nov. 13, 2016	Either-Sex
	Nov. 14, 2016	Nov. 20, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 21, 2016	Jan. 1, 2017	Either-Sex
	Jan. 2, 2017	Jan. 8, 2017	Antlered Bucks Only
Modern Firearms	Oct. 22, 2016	Nov. 4, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 5, 2016	Nov. 13, 2016	Either-Sex
	Nov. 14, 2016	Nov. 20, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Nov. 21, 2016	Jan. 1, 2017	Either-Sex
	Jan. 2, 2017	Jan. 8, 2017	Antlered Bucks Only

Magenta
Equipment	Starting	Ending	Opportunity
Bows and Crossbows	Sep. 10, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
Muzzleloaders	Oct. 15, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
Modern Firearms	Oct. 22, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
In Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery, Randolph, Talbot and Troup Counties, only antlered bucks with at least 4 points (one inch or longer) on either side are legal. In Dooly and Macon Counties, antlered bucks must have a minimum 15-inch outside spread.

Cyan
Equipment	Starting	Ending	Opportunity
Bows and Crossbows	Sep. 10, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
Muzzleloaders	Oct. 15, 2016	Oct. 21, 2016	Either-Sex
	Oct. 22, 2016	Oct. 30, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
	Oct. 31, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
Modern Firearms	Oct. 22, 2016	Oct. 30, 2016	Antlered Bucks Only
Modern Firearms	Oct. 31, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex

Blue
Equipment	Starting	Ending	Opportunity
Bows and Crossbows	Sep. 10, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Either-Sex
Muzzleloaders	Oct. 15, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
Modern Firearms	Oct. 22, 2016	Jan. 8, 2017	Either-Sex
In the portion of Forsyth County lying south of GA Hwy 20, only archery equipment, shotguns and muzzleloading firearms are allowed. No other firearms are allowed. In the portion of Fulton County lying north of GA Hwy 92 only archery equipment is allowed. Absolutely no firearms are allowed.

Gray
Equipment	Starting	Ending	Opportunity
Bows and Crossbows	Sep. 10, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Either-Sex

Indiana Deer Seasons

DEER SEASONS, LICENSES, AND EQUIPMENT	Bag Limit	Archery	Crossbow	Handgun	Muzzleloading Handgun	Muzzleloading Long Gun	Shotgun	Rifle
* Youth Season – Sept. 24 and 25, 2016	1 antlered deer AND the number of bonus antlerless deer per county quota
Resident Youth Hunt/Trap License		•	•			•	•	•
Nonresident Youth Deer License (incl. Deer License Bundle)		•	•			•	•	•
Reduction Zone Season – Sept. 15, 2016 – Jan. 31, 2017	1 antlered deer AND 9 antlerless deer OR 10 antlerless deer
Reduction Deer Zone License		•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License		•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License		•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Youth License		•	•	•	•	•	•	•
* Archery Season – Oct. 1, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017	2 antlerless deer OR 1 antlered and 1 antlerless deer (AND bonus antlerless county quota)
Archery License		•
Crossbow License			•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License		•	•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License		•	•
Deer License Bundle		•	•
Bonus Antlerless License		•	•
Youth License		•	•
* Firearms Season – Nov. 12 – 27, 2016	1 antlered deer (AND bonus antlerless county quota)
Firearms License (antlered deer only)				•	•	•	•	•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License				•	•	•	•	•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License				•	•	•	•	•
Deer License Bundle				•	•	•	•	•
Bonus Antlerless License				•	•	•	•	•
Youth License				•	•	•	•	•
* Muzzleloader Season – Dec. 3 – 18, 2016	1 antlered deer OR 1 antlerless deer (AND bonus antlerless county quota)
Muzzleloader License					•	•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License					•	•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License					•	•
Deer License Bundle					•	•
Bonus Antlerless License					•	•
Youth License					•	•
Special Antlerless Firearms Season – Dec. 26, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017	the number of bonus antlerless deer per county with a quota of 4 or more
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting License				•	•	•	•	•
Lifetime Comprehensive Hunting/Fishing License				•	•	•	•	•
Deer License Bundle				•	•	•	•	•
Bonus Antlerless Deer License				•	•	•	•	•
Youth License				•	•	•	•	•

Kentucky Deer Seasons

Archery

Location: Zones 1, 2 and 3

Season Dates: Sep 3 2016 - Jan 16 2017

either sex

Location: Zone 4

Season Dates: Sep 3 2016 - Jan 16 2017

either sex

Exceptions: Either sex may be taken, except Oct. 15-16, Nov. 12-21, and Dec. 10-15, when hunters may take antlered deer only

Crossbow

Location: Zones 1, 2 and 3

Season Dates: Oct 1 2016 - Oct 16 2016

either sex

Location: Zone 4

Season Dates: Oct 1 2016 - Oct 16 2016

either sex

Exceptions: Either sex may be taken, except Oct. 15-16, when hunters may take antlered deer only

Location: Zone 4

Season Dates: Nov 12 2016 - Dec 31 2016

either sex

Exceptions: Either sex may be taken, except Nov. 12-21 and Dec. 10-15, when hunters may take antlered deer only

Location: Zones 1, 2 and 3

Season Dates: Nov 12 2016 - Dec 31 2016

either sex

Modern Gun

Location: Zones 1 and 2

Season Dates: Nov 12 2016 - Nov 27 2016

either sex

Location: Zone 4

Season Dates: Nov 12 2016 - Nov 21 2016

antlered

Location: Zone 3

Season Dates: Nov 12 2016 - Nov 21 2016

either sex

Muzzle-loader

Location: Zones 1, 2 and 3

Season Dates: Oct 15 2016 - Oct 16 2016

either sex

Location: Zone 4

Season Dates: Oct 15 2016 - Oct 16 2016

antlered

Location: Zone 4

Season Dates: Dec 10 2016 - Dec 15 2016

antlered

Location: Zones 1, 2 and 3

Season Dates: Dec 10 2016 - Dec 18 2016

either sex

Location: Zone 4

Season Dates: Dec 16 2016 - Dec 18 2016

either sex

Ohio Deer Season

White-tailed Deer Hunting

SPECIES	OPENING DATE		CLOSING DATE
Archery	September 24, 2016		February 5, 2017	The statewide bag limit is six deer. Only one may be antlered. You cannot exceed an individual county bag limit .
Deer Youth Gun	November 19, 2016	November 20, 2016
Gun	November 28, 2016	December 4, 2016
	December 17, 2016	December 18, 2016
Muzzleloader	January 7, 2017		January 10, 2017