2025 Hunting Season Calendar: Key Dates by State
Planning your hunting season in advance gives you the best shot at success—whether you’re after deer, turkey, waterfowl or other species. Below is a selection of states with major 2025 season dates for big-game or key species. You’ll still want to check each state’s full regulations for zone, weapon type, tag rules and updates.
Texas
According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD):
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Whitetail deer (General Zone) opens Nov. 1, 2025 and runs through Jan. 4, 2026. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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Whitetail deer (South zone) opens Nov. 1, 2025 and runs till Jan. 18, 2026. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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Archery deer: Sept. 27 – Oct. 31, 2025. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Michigan
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources:
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Youth “Liberty” deer hunt: Sept. 13–14, 2025. Michigan.gov
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Early antlerless deer hunt: Sept. 20–21, 2025. Michigan.gov
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Archery deer: Oct. 1 – Nov. 14, 2025, then Dec. 1 – Jan. 1, 2026. Michigan.gov
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Firearm deer: Nov. 15–30, 2025. Michigan.gov
Wisconsin
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources:
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Archery & crossbow deer: Sept. 13, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026. Wisconsin DNR
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Gun deer season for general statewide dates: Nov. 22–30, 2025. Wisconsin DNR
Arkansas
From the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission:
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Early-Buck Archery deer: Sept. 6–8, 2025. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
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Archery deer: Sept. 27, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
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Modern gun deer: Nov. 8-30 and Dec. 26-28, 2025. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
West Virginia
From the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources:
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Deer (antlerless) split season: Oct. 23–26 & Nov. 24–Dec. 7 & Dec. 11–14 & Dec. 28–31, 2025. WV Natural Resources
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Muzzleloader deer: Dec. 15–21, 2025. WV Natural Resources
How To Use This Calendar
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Mark your calendar early: Use these dates to request vacation or plan your trip.
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Gear check: If your main season is in Nov-Dec, your gear prep should be done by late summer.
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Scout ahead: Use the months before season to scout, trail-cam and pattern game.
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Check details: Each state has many exceptions—zones, weapon types, youth hunts, special hunts. Always download the full regulation booklet.
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Stay updated: State agencies may adjust dates, especially for special hunts, disease zones or weather events.
