Deer Hunting Season Dates by State 2025: Full U.S.

Deer Hunting Season Dates by State 2025: Full U.S. Breakdown for Archery, Muzzleloader, and Firearm Hunters Here is the most accurate and complete list of 2025 deer hunting season dates across all U.S. states for fall, including archery, muzzleloader, and general firearm seasons. --- Why This Guide Matters Every U.S. state sets its own deer hunting season dates, often broken down by weapon type, region, and species (whitetail or mule deer). Planning your hunt without exact dates risks missing your legal window—or worse, violating regulations. This guide is built for serious hunters who want to maximize their time in the field. --- 2025 Deer Hunting Season Dates by State (Fall) 🟩 Alabama (AL) • Archery: Oct 15, 2025 – Feb 10, 2026 • Muzzleloader: Nov 13 – Nov 17, 2025 • Firearm: Nov 18, 2025 – Feb 10, 2026 🟩 Alaska (AK) • Sitka Blacktail (GMU 1C): Aug 1 – Dec 31, 2025 • Other Units: Aug – Nov 2025 (varies by permit and GMU) 🟩 Arizona (AZ) • Archery (OTC): Aug 23 – Sept 12, 2025 and Dec 13, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 • General Rifle (Draw): Oct 25 – Nov 3, 2025 🟩 Arkansas (AR) • Archery: Sept 28, 2025 – Feb 29, 2026 • Muzzleloader: Oct 19 – Oct 27, 2025 • Modern Gun: Nov 9 – Dec 1, 2025 🟩 California (CA) • Zone A Archery: Jul 12 – Aug 3, 2025 • Zone A General: Aug 9 – Sept 21, 2025 • Zone B Archery: Aug 16 – Sept 7, 2025 • Zone B General: Sept 20 – Oct 26, 2025 🟩 Colorado (CO) • Archery: Sept 2 – Sept 30, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Sept 13 – Sept 21, 2025 • Rifle 1st Season: Oct 8 – Oct 12, 2025 • Rifle 2nd Season: Oct 25 – Nov 2, 2025 • Rifle 3rd Season: Nov 8 – Nov 16, 2025 • Rifle 4th Season: Nov 19 – Nov 23, 2025 🟩 Connecticut (CT) • Archery (Private Land): Sept 15 – Dec 31, 2025 • Archery (Zones 11–12): Jan 1 – Jan 31, 2026 • Firearm: Nov 19 – Dec 9, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Dec 10 – Dec 31, 2025 🟩 Delaware (DE) • Archery & Crossbow: Sept 1, 2025 – Feb 1, 2026 • Muzzleloader: Oct 10 – Oct 19, 2025 and Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2026 • General Firearm: Nov 14 – Nov 23, 2025 and Jan 13 – Jan 21, 2026 🟩 Florida (FL) • Zone A Archery: Aug 2 – Aug 31, 2025 • Zone B Archery: Oct 18 – Nov 16, 2025 • Zone C Archery: Sept 13 – Oct 12, 2025 • Zone D Archery: Oct 25 – Nov 26, 2025 • General Gun (Zone C): Nov 1, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 🟩 Georgia (GA) • Archery: Sept 13 – Oct 10, 2025 • Primitive Weapons & Youth: Oct 11 – Oct 17, 2025 • Firearms: Oct 18, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026 • Extended Archery (select counties): Sept 13, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 🟩 Illinois (IL) • Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Nov 20, 2025; Nov 24 – Dec 3; Dec 8, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 • Firearm: Nov 21–23 and Dec 4–7, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Dec 12–14, 2025 🟩 Indiana (IN) • Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 • Firearm: Nov 15 – Nov 30, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Dec 6 – Dec 21, 2025 • Reduction Zone: Sept 15, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 (where open) 🟩 Iowa (IA) • Archery: Oct 1 – Dec 6, 2025 and Dec 18, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026 • Shotgun Season 1: Dec 7 – Dec 11, 2025 • Shotgun Season 2: Dec 14 – Dec 22, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Dec 21, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026 🟩 Kansas (KS) • Archery: Sept 15 – Dec 31, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Sept 15 – Sept 28, 2025 • Firearm: Dec 4 – Dec 15, 2025 🟩 Kentucky (KY) • Archery: Sept 6, 2025 – Jan 19, 2026 • Crossbow: Sept 21 – Oct 20 and Nov 9 – Dec 31, 2025 • Modern Gun: Nov 9 – Nov 24, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Oct 19–20 and Dec 14–22, 2025 🟩 Louisiana (LA) • Area 3 Archery: Sept 20, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Primitive Firearms: Oct 11 – Oct 17 and Jan 5 – Jan 11, 2026 • Firearms (Still-Hunt): Oct 18 – Nov 30, 2025 • Firearms (With Dogs): Dec 1, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 🟩 Maine (ME) • Expanded Archery: Sept 6 – Dec 13, 2025 (designated areas only) • Regular Archery: Oct 4 – Oct 31, 2025 • Firearms: Nov 3 – Nov 29, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Dec 1 – Dec 6, 2025 (statewide); Dec 8 – Dec 13, 2025 (select WMDs) 🟩 Maryland (MD) • Archery: Sept 5 – Oct 15, Oct 19 – Nov 28, Dec 15 – Dec 19, Jan 4 – Jan 8, Jan 12 – Jan 31, 2026 • Muzzleloader: Oct 16 – Oct 18 and Dec 20 – Jan 3, 2026 • Firearms: Nov 29 – Dec 13, 2025 and Jan 9 – Jan 11, 2026 🟩 Massachusetts (MA) • Youth Deer Hunt: Sept 27, 2025 • Archery: Oct 6 – Nov 29, 2025 • Shotgun: Dec 1 – Dec 13, 2025 • Primitive Firearms: Dec 15 – Dec 31, 2025 • Winter Primitive (Zones 13–14): Jan 1 – Jan 31, 2026 🟩 Michigan (MI) • Archery: Oct 1 – Nov 14 and Dec 1 – Jan 1, 2026 • Firearm: Nov 15 – Nov 30, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Dec 6 – Dec 15, 2025 • Late Antlerless Firearm: Dec 21, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026 🟩 Minnesota (MN) • Archery: Sept 13 – Dec 31, 2025 • Youth Hunt: Oct 16 – Oct 19, 2025 • Firearm (100 Series): Nov 8 – Nov 23, 2025 • Firearm (200/300 Series): Nov 8 – Nov 16, 2025 • Firearm B (300 Series): Nov 22 – Nov 30, 2025 • Muzzleloader: Nov 30 – Dec 15, 2025 🟩 Mississippi (MS) • Archery (Delta, Hills, North Central): Oct 1 – Nov 16, 2025 • Gun (without dogs): Nov 23 – Dec 1, 2025 • Primitive Weapons: Dec 2 – Dec 15, 2025 • Gun (with dogs): Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 • Archery (Late Season): Jan 19 – Jan 31, 2026 🟩 Missouri (MO) • Archery: Sept 15 – Nov 14, 2025 and Nov 26 – Jan 15, 2026 • Firearms (Antlerless): Oct 4 – Oct 6, 2025 • Firearms (Youth): Oct 25 – Oct 27, 2025 and Nov 28 – Nov 30, 2025 • Firearms (November): Nov 15 – Nov 25, 2025 • Alternative Methods: Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026 • Muzzleloader: Dec 13 – Dec 22, 2025 🟩 New York (NY) • Southern Zone Archery: Oct 1 – Nov 14, 2025 • Southern Zone Regular Firearm: Nov 15 – Dec 7, 2025 • Southern Zone Muzzleloader: Dec 8 – Dec 16, 2025 • Northern Zone Archery: Sept 27 – Oct 24, 2025 • Northern Zone Firearm: Oct 25 – Dec 7, 2025 • Late Bow/Muzzleloader: Dec 8 – Dec 14, 2025 Final Notes for Hunters This guide provides the most accurate deer hunting season dates for fall 2025 across the United States. Always verify with your state’s wildlife agency for zone-specific rules, emergency changes, and permit requirements.