{
  "name": "Deer hunting season dates by state, 2026\u201327: archery, firearm and muzzleloader seasons from state wildlife agencies",
  "description": "The 2026\u201327 deer season dates for each US state, one record per state per season type (archery, firearm/gun, muzzleloader, youth), taken from the state wildlife agency's own published season table. Dates change every year, many states set them by formula ('Saturday before Thanksgiving'), and unit-level exceptions are common \u2014 so the unaided answer is usually last year's date or a content-mill guess. Each record carries the statewide date range as printed and a flag when the agency's page shows unit/zone variation. Answers 'when does gun deer season open in Wisconsin in 2026?', 'is archery season still open in Pennsylvania in December?', and 'do Wisconsin and Minnesota firearm seasons overlap?'",
  "url": "https://referencesource.org/deer-season-dates-by-state/",
  "licence": "State government publications; season dates are facts. We take the dates plus short attributed quotes linking to the agency page. No compilation is copied \u2014 each record comes from its own state's page.",
  "last_verified": "2026-08-11",
  "stale_after": "2027-02-27",
  "sources": [
    "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
    "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
    "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
    "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
    "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates"
  ],
  "records": [
    {
      "state": "Minnesota",
      "species": "Deer",
      "season_type": "Archery",
      "season_dates": "Sept. 19 - Dec. 31",
      "varies_by_unit": "no",
      "agency": "Minnesota DNR",
      "id": "minnesota",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/deer-season-dates-by-state/minnesota/",
      "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
      "source_quote": "Archery | Sept. 19 - Dec. 31",
      "verified_fields": [
        "agency",
        "season_dates",
        "season_type",
        "species",
        "state"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "varies_by_unit"
      ],
      "disagreements": [
        {
          "field": "season_type",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "Archery",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Archery | Sept. 19 - Dec. 31",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Statewide firearms - 100 series and 604, 679, 684",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Statewide firearms - 100 series and 604, 679, 684 | Nov. 7-22",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Statewide firearms - 200 series and 338, 341, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661, 666, 671 and 685",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Statewide firearms - 200 series and 338, 341, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661, 666, 671 and 685 | Nov. 7-15",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Late southeast firearms - 338, 341, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648 and 649",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Late southeast firearms - 338, 341, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648 and 649 | Nov. 21-Nov. 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Metro deer management zone - 601",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Metro deer management zone - 601 | Nov. 7-Nov. 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Muzzleloader",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader | Nov. 28 - Dec. 13",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Youth - Statewide",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Youth - Statewide | Oct. 15-18",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Early antlerless",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Early antlerless | Oct. 15-18",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Late CWD season",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Late CWD season | Dec. 18-20",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "season_dates",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "Sept. 19 - Dec. 31",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Archery | Sept. 19 - Dec. 31",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 7-22",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Statewide firearms - 100 series and 604, 679, 684 | Nov. 7-22",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 7-15",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Statewide firearms - 200 series and 338, 341, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661, 666, 671 and 685 | Nov. 7-15",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 21-Nov. 29",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Late southeast firearms - 338, 341, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648 and 649 | Nov. 21-Nov. 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 7-Nov. 29",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Metro deer management zone - 601 | Nov. 7-Nov. 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 28 - Dec. 13",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader | Nov. 28 - Dec. 13",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Oct. 15-18",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Youth - Statewide | Oct. 15-18",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Oct. 15-18",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Early antlerless | Oct. 15-18",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Dec. 18-20",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Late CWD season | Dec. 18-20",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "varies_by_unit",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Archery | Sept. 19 - Dec. 31",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Statewide firearms - 100 series and 604, 679, 684 | Nov. 7-22",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Statewide firearms - 200 series and 338, 341, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661, 666, 671 and 685 | Nov. 7-15",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Late southeast firearms - 338, 341, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648 and 649 | Nov. 21-Nov. 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Metro deer management zone - 601 | Nov. 7-Nov. 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader | Nov. 28 - Dec. 13",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Youth - Statewide | Oct. 15-18",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Early antlerless | Oct. 15-18",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html",
              "source_quote": "Late CWD season | Dec. 18-20",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "state": "Pennsylvania",
      "species": "Deer",
      "season_type": "DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless)",
      "season_dates": "WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.   Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
      "varies_by_unit": "yes",
      "agency": "Pennsylvania Game Commission",
      "id": "pennsylvania",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/deer-season-dates-by-state/pennsylvania/",
      "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
      "source_quote": "DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) <b>WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D:</b>&nbsp;Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p><b>Statewide:</b>&nbsp;Oct. 3<b>&nbsp;-</b>Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.&nbsp;<br>\\r\\n<br>\\r\\n<b>One antlered deer per hunting license year.</b></p>\\r\\n<p><b>One antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.&nbsp;</b></p>\\r\\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required:</b> None</p>\\r\\n&#34;}}\"> WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
      "verified_fields": [
        "agency",
        "season_dates",
        "season_type",
        "species",
        "state"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
        "varies_by_unit"
      ],
      "disagreements": [
        {
          "field": "season_type",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless)",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) <b>WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D:</b>&nbsp;Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p><b>Statewide:</b>&nbsp;Oct. 3<b>&nbsp;-</b>Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.&nbsp;<br>\\r\\n<br>\\r\\n<b>One antlered deer per hunting license year.</b></p>\\r\\n<p><b>One antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.&nbsp;</b></p>\\r\\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required:</b> None</p>\\r\\n&#34;}}\"> WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER - ANTLERLESS",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER - ANTLERLESS Oct. 17-25.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "DEER, ANTLERLESS SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide)",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide) Oct. 22-25.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "DEER, REGULAR FIREARMS (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, REGULAR FIREARMS (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide Nov. 28-Dec. 13.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide)",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS <b>(WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>(DMAP properties statewide):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p>A valid DMAP harvest permit is required.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A):&nbsp;</b>Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.<b>&nbsp;</b><br>\\r\\n</p>\\r\\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required: </b>250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n&#34;}}\"> (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. (DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. A valid DMAP harvest permit is required. (WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases)",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases) <i>&nbsp;Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "DEER, ANTLERLESS (Agricultural Deer Control)",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS (Agricultural Deer Control): Aug. 1-April 15, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "season_dates",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.   Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) <b>WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D:</b>&nbsp;Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p><b>Statewide:</b>&nbsp;Oct. 3<b>&nbsp;-</b>Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.&nbsp;<br>\\r\\n<br>\\r\\n<b>One antlered deer per hunting license year.</b></p>\\r\\n<p><b>One antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.&nbsp;</b></p>\\r\\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required:</b> None</p>\\r\\n&#34;}}\"> WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Oct. 17-25.",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER - ANTLERLESS Oct. 17-25.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Oct. 22-25.",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide) Oct. 22-25.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 28-Dec. 13.",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, REGULAR FIREARMS (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide Nov. 28-Dec. 13.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "(WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.   An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.\u200b   (DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.   A valid DMAP harvest permit is required.   (WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS <b>(WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>(DMAP properties statewide):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p>A valid DMAP harvest permit is required.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A):&nbsp;</b>Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.<b>&nbsp;</b><br>\\r\\n</p>\\r\\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required: </b>250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n&#34;}}\"> (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. (DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. A valid DMAP harvest permit is required. (WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County.",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases) <i>&nbsp;Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Aug. 1-April 15, 2027.",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS (Agricultural Deer Control): Aug. 1-April 15, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "varies_by_unit",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) <b>WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D:</b>&nbsp;Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p><b>Statewide:</b>&nbsp;Oct. 3<b>&nbsp;-</b>Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.&nbsp;<br>\\r\\n<br>\\r\\n<b>One antlered deer per hunting license year.</b></p>\\r\\n<p><b>One antlered deer, and an antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.&nbsp;</b></p>\\r\\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required:</b> None</p>\\r\\n&#34;}}\"> WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D: Sept. 19-Nov. 27 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. Statewide: Oct. 3 - Nov. 20 and Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER - ANTLERLESS Oct. 17-25.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS SPECIAL FIREARMS (Statewide) Oct. 22-25.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, REGULAR FIREARMS (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide Nov. 28-Dec. 13.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS EXTENDED REGULAR FIREARMS <b>(WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>(DMAP properties statewide):</b>&nbsp;Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027.</p>\\r\\n<p>A valid DMAP harvest permit is required.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>(WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A):&nbsp;</b>Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.<b>&nbsp;</b><br>\\r\\n</p>\\r\\n<p>An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.</p>\\r\\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n<p><b>Fluorescent orange required: </b>250 sq. in. on head, chest and back.&nbsp;</p>\\r\\n&#34;}}\"> (WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. (DMAP properties statewide): Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2027. A valid DMAP harvest permit is required. (WMUs 4A, 4C, 4D, and 5A): Dec. 26-Jan. 18, 2026.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases) <i>&nbsp;Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/SeasonsandBagLimits.aspx",
              "source_quote": "DEER, ANTLERLESS (Agricultural Deer Control): Aug. 1-April 15, 2027.",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "state": "Texas",
      "species": "White-tailed Deer",
      "season_type": "Archery Only",
      "season_dates": "Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026",
      "varies_by_unit": "no",
      "agency": "Texas Parks & Wildlife Department",
      "id": "texas",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/deer-season-dates-by-state/texas/",
      "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
      "source_quote": "Archery Only All counties with an open season Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026",
      "verified_fields": [
        "agency",
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        "state"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
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      ],
      "disagreements": [
        {
          "field": "species",
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            {
              "value": "White-tailed Deer",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Archery Only All counties with an open season Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "White-tailed Deer",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "General Season North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Mule Deer",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
              "source_quote": "General Season Panhandle Nov. 21 - Dec. 6, 2026 Trans-Pecos Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "White-tailed Deer",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Youth-Only North Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "White-tailed Deer",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader Jan. 4 - 17, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "White-tailed Deer",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Special Late North Zone Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Jan. 18 - 31, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Mule Deer",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
              "source_quote": "Archery Only Panhandle Oct. 3 - Nov. 20, 2026 Trans-Pecos Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "season_type",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "Archery Only",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Archery Only All counties with an open season Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "General Season",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "General Season North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "General Season",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
              "source_quote": "General Season Panhandle Nov. 21 - Dec. 6, 2026 Trans-Pecos Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Youth-Only",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Youth-Only North Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Muzzleloader",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader Jan. 4 - 17, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Special Late",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Special Late North Zone Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Jan. 18 - 31, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Archery Only",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
              "source_quote": "Archery Only Panhandle Oct. 3 - Nov. 20, 2026 Trans-Pecos Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "season_dates",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Archery Only All counties with an open season Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "General Season North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Panhandle Nov. 21 - Dec. 6, 2026 Trans-Pecos Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
              "source_quote": "General Season Panhandle Nov. 21 - Dec. 6, 2026 Trans-Pecos Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "North Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Youth-Only North Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Jan. 4 - 17, 2027",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader Jan. 4 - 17, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "North Zone Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Jan. 18 - 31, 2027",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Special Late North Zone Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Jan. 18 - 31, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Panhandle Oct. 3 - Nov. 20, 2026 Trans-Pecos Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
              "source_quote": "Archery Only Panhandle Oct. 3 - Nov. 20, 2026 Trans-Pecos Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "varies_by_unit",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Archery Only All counties with an open season Oct. 3 - Nov. 6, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "General Season North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
              "source_quote": "General Season Panhandle Nov. 21 - Dec. 6, 2026 Trans-Pecos Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Nov. 27 - Dec. 13, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Youth-Only North Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026 Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader Jan. 4 - 17, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer",
              "source_quote": "Special Late North Zone Jan. 4 - 17, 2027 South Zone Jan. 18 - 31, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/mule-deer",
              "source_quote": "Archery Only Panhandle Oct. 3 - Nov. 20, 2026 Trans-Pecos Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026 Brewster, Pecos, Terrell Counties Oct. 3 - Nov. 26, 2026",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "state": "Wisconsin",
      "species": "Deer",
      "season_type": "Archery and Crossbow",
      "season_dates": "Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 3, 2027",
      "varies_by_unit": "yes",
      "agency": "Wisconsin DNR",
      "id": "wisconsin",
      "url": "https://referencesource.org/deer-season-dates-by-state/wisconsin/",
      "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
      "source_quote": "Archery and Crossbow* *No bucks may be harvested during the antlerless-only hunts identified below. | Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 3, 2027",
      "verified_fields": [
        "agency",
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        "state"
      ],
      "derived_fields": [
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      ],
      "disagreements": [
        {
          "field": "season_type",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "Archery and Crossbow",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Archery and Crossbow* *No bucks may be harvested during the antlerless-only hunts identified below. | Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 3, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Archery and Crossbow *Metro Sub-units and counties with extended archery seasons*",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Archery and Crossbow *Metro Sub-units and counties with extended archery seasons* *See the <https://widnr.widen.net/s/nbtxfbfxbq/2026-deer-management-units-and-season-structure-map> 2026 Deer Season Structure Map for a visual of which counties have extended archery seasons. | Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 31, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities: This is not a statewide season. <https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/disdeer.html> Learn more... | Oct. 3 \u2013 11",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Youth/disabled gun deer hunt",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Youth/disabled gun deer hunt | Oct. 10 \u2013 11",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Gun",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun | Nov. 21 \u2013 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Gun in Metro Subunits only",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun in Metro Subunits only | Nov. 21 - Dec. 9",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Muzzleloader",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader | Nov. 30 \u2013 Dec. 9",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "December 4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "December 4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt | Dec. 10 \u2013 13",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt *Open only in select Farmland (Zone 2) counties. Please see page 12 of combined hunting regulations for valid counties. | Dec. 24 \u2013 Jan. 1, 2027*",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "season_dates",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 3, 2027",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Archery and Crossbow* *No bucks may be harvested during the antlerless-only hunts identified below. | Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 3, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 31, 2027",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Archery and Crossbow *Metro Sub-units and counties with extended archery seasons* *See the <https://widnr.widen.net/s/nbtxfbfxbq/2026-deer-management-units-and-season-structure-map> 2026 Deer Season Structure Map for a visual of which counties have extended archery seasons. | Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 31, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Oct. 3 \u2013 11",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities: This is not a statewide season. <https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/disdeer.html> Learn more... | Oct. 3 \u2013 11",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Oct. 10 \u2013 11",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Youth/disabled gun deer hunt | Oct. 10 \u2013 11",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 21 \u2013 29",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun | Nov. 21 \u2013 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 21 - Dec. 9",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun in Metro Subunits only | Nov. 21 - Dec. 9",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Nov. 30 \u2013 Dec. 9",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader | Nov. 30 \u2013 Dec. 9",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Dec. 10 \u2013 13",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "December 4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt | Dec. 10 \u2013 13",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "Dec. 24 \u2013 Jan. 1, 2027",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt *Open only in select Farmland (Zone 2) counties. Please see page 12 of combined hunting regulations for valid counties. | Dec. 24 \u2013 Jan. 1, 2027*",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "field": "varies_by_unit",
          "versions": [
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Archery and Crossbow* *No bucks may be harvested during the antlerless-only hunts identified below. | Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 3, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Archery and Crossbow *Metro Sub-units and counties with extended archery seasons* *See the <https://widnr.widen.net/s/nbtxfbfxbq/2026-deer-management-units-and-season-structure-map> 2026 Deer Season Structure Map for a visual of which counties have extended archery seasons. | Sept. 12 \u2013 Jan. 31, 2027",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities: This is not a statewide season. <https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/disdeer.html> Learn more... | Oct. 3 \u2013 11",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Youth/disabled gun deer hunt | Oct. 10 \u2013 11",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun | Nov. 21 \u2013 29",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Gun in Metro Subunits only | Nov. 21 - Dec. 9",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Muzzleloader | Nov. 30 \u2013 Dec. 9",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "no",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "December 4-Day Antlerless-Only Hunt | Dec. 10 \u2013 13",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            },
            {
              "value": "yes",
              "source": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/dates",
              "source_quote": "Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt *Open only in select Farmland (Zone 2) counties. Please see page 12 of combined hunting regulations for valid counties. | Dec. 24 \u2013 Jan. 1, 2027*",
              "as_of": "2026-08-11"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}