01 / Season structure
When and how.
Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026
Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026
Confirm tag availability, current regulations, boundaries, legal methods, ammunition rules, closures, and access before you act. The agency source and your issued tag control.
02 / Sportsman’s Illustrated notes
What to solve before opening day.
A hunt boundary does not establish legal access. Confirm ownership, entry, closures, road conditions, and property-specific rules with the current land manager.
Check live tag availability first. Then choose a small, reachable area and verify that the tag, season segment, and legal method all match.
A specialized opportunity with eligibility or method rules that deserve careful reading.
03 / Regulatory record
Read the official material.
These sources establish the hunt record above. They can be updated after our verification date.