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These dates are provided only as a general reference. Check current regulations for specific dates.
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Printable 2013 Season Date Card |
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Date Setting Process
Click on the calendar icon in the table(s) below to see the date setting process for each species/hunting season.
Antelope900 Series
August 15 to 2nd Sunday in November
Archery
First Saturday in September to Friday of Columbus Day weekend
General
Saturday of Columbus Day weekend to 2nd Sunday in November
2013 Antelope Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
900 series |
August 15 | November 10 | |
Archery |
September 7 | October 11 | |
General |
October 12 | November 10 | |
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3
November 1 to April 15
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7
September 1 to May 31
2013 Beaver Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3 |
November 1, 2013 | April 15, 2014 | |
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
September 1, 2013 | May 31, 2014 | |
2012 Beaver Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
September 1, 2012 | May 31, 2013 | |
Archery
September 5 to September 14 (some districts vary)
General
September 15 to Sunday after Thanksgiving (some districts vary)
2013 Bighorn Sheep Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Archery |
September 5 | September 14 | |
General |
September 15 | December 1 | |
Bison
November 15 to February 15
2013 Bison Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Bison |
November 15 | February 15, 2014 | |
Spring
April 15 to June 15 (some bear management units end sooner)
Archery
First Saturday in September to September 14
Fall
September 15 to Sunday after Thanksgiving
2013 Black Bear Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Spring |
April 15 | Various (May 15–June 15) | |
Archery |
September 7 | September 14 | |
Fall |
September 15 | December 1 | |
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3
December 1 to February 15
Central & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7
December 1 to March 1
2013 Bobcat Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3 |
December 1 | February 15, 2014* | |
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
December 1 | March 1, 2014* | |
* Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached.
Central Flyway - Common Snipe
The season opens on September 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Common Snipe
The season opens on September 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
2013 Common Snipe Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Common Snipe |
September 1 | TBD* | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Common Snipe |
September 1 | TBD* | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Common Snipe will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
Archery
First Saturday in September to Sunday before general deer/elk opener
Two-Day Youth Hunt (Deer Only)
Thursday and Friday immediately before general deer/elk opener
General
37 days ending Sunday after Thanksgiving, Sat start
Backcountry (HD's 150, 151, 280, 316) - Archery
First Saturday in September to September 14
Backcountry (HD's 150, 151, 280, 316) - General
September 15 to Sunday after Thanksgiving
2013 Deer & Elk Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Archery |
September 7 | October 20 | |
Two-Day Youth Hunt
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October 17 | October 18 | |
General |
October 26 | December 1 | |
Backcountry (HD's 150, 151, 280, 316) |
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Archery |
September 1 | September 14 | |
General |
September 15 | December 1 | |
Central Flyway - Duck & Coot
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Central Flyway - Falconry
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Central Flyway - Youth Weekend
Typically the weekend before waterfowl season opens
Pacific Flyway - Duck & Coot
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Falconry
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Youth Weekend
Typically the weekend before waterfowl season opens
2013 Duck & Coot Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Duck & Coot |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Falconry |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Youth Weekend |
September 21 | September 22 | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Duck & Coot |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Falconry |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Youth Weekend |
September 21 | September 22 | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Duck and Coot will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
Districts 1 & 2
December 1 to February 15
2013 Fisher Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Districts 1 & 2 |
December 1 | February 14, 2014* | |
* Fisher seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
Central Flyway - Goose
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Central Flyway - Falconry
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Central Flyway - Youth Weekend
Typically the weekend before waterfowl season opens
Pacific Flyway - Goose
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Falconry
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Youth Weekend
Typically the weekend before waterfowl season opens
2013 Goose Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Goose |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Falconry |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Youth Weekend |
September 21 | September 22 | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Goose |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Falconry |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Youth Weekend |
September 21 | September 22 | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Goose Season will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
Mountain Grouse
September 1 to January 1
Sage Grouse
September 1 to November 1
Sharp-tailed Grouse
September 1 to January 1
2013 Grouse Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Mountain Grouse |
September 1 | January 1, 2014 | |
Sage Grouse |
September 1 | November 1 | |
Sharp-tailed Grouse |
September 1 | January 1, 2014 | |
Districts 1–5
December 1 to February 15
2013 Marten Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Districts 1–5 |
December 1 | February 15, 2014* | |
* Marten season may close earlier when the quota is reached.
Moose
September 15 to Sunday after Thanksgiving (some districts vary)
2013 Moose Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Moose |
September 15 | December 1 | |
Pacific Flyway - Mourning Dove
September 1 to October 30.
Central Flyway - Mourning Dove
September 1 to October 30.
2013 Mourning Dove Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Mourning Dove |
September 1 | October 30 | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Mourning Dove |
September 1 | October 30 | |
Mountain Goat
September 15 to Sunday after Thanksgiving (some districts vary)
2013 Mountain Goat Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Mountain Goat |
September 15 | December 1 | |
Archery (without hounds)
Start 1st Saturday in September, closing date varies pending quotas
Fall (without hounds)
37 days ending Sunday after Thanksgiving, Sat start
Winter (with hounds)
December 1 to April 14
2013 Mountain Lion Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Archery (without hounds) |
September 7 | October 20 | |
Fall (without hounds) |
October 26 | December 1 | |
Winter (with hounds) |
December 1 | April 14, 2014 | |
Late Winter (with hounds) |
February 1, 2014 | April 14, 2014 | |
Hound Training Seasons (residents only) |
December 2 | April 14, 2014 | |
Statewide
November 1 to April 15
2013 Otter, Mink, Muskrat Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Statewide |
November 1, 2013 | April 15, 2014* | |
* Otter seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
Partridge
September 1 to January 1 (some counties vary)
2013 Partridge Season Dates |
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Partridge |
September 1 | January 1, 2014 | |
General
Saturday of Columbus Day weekend to January 1
Youth
Determined by the FWP Commission in August
2013 Pheasant Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Pheasant |
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General |
October 12 | January 1, 2014 | |
Youth |
September 21 | September 22 | |
Central Flyway - Sandhill Crane
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Sandhill Crane
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
2013 Sandhill Crane Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Sandhill Crane |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Sandhill Crane |
September 28 | TBD* | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Sandhill Crane will be determined by the FWP Commission.
Central Flyway
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway
The end dates will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
2013 Swan Season Dates |
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Central Flyway |
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Swan |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Swan |
October 12 | TBD* | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Swan will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
District 6
November 1 to March 1
2013 Swift Fox Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
District 6 |
November 1, 2013 | March 1, 2014* | |
* Swift Fox seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
Spring
Second Saturday in April to 3rd Sunday in May
Fall
September 1 to January 1
2013 Turkey Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Spring |
April 13 | May 19 | |
Fall |
September 1 | January 1, 2014 | |
Mountain Grouse
September 1 to January 1
Sage Grouse
September 1 to November 1
Sharp-tailed Grouse
September 1 to January 1
2013 Grouse Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Mountain Grouse |
September 1 | January 1, 2014 | |
Sage Grouse |
September 1 | November 1 | |
Sharp-tailed Grouse |
September 1 | January 1, 2014 | |
Partridge
September 1 to January 1 (some counties vary)
2013 Partridge Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Partridge |
September 1 | January 1, 2014 | |
General
Saturday of Columbus Day weekend to January 1
Youth
Determined by the FWP Commission in August
2013 Pheasant Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Pheasant |
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General |
October 12 | January 1, 2014 | |
Youth |
September 21 | September 22 | |
Spring
Second Saturday in April to 3rd Sunday in May
Fall
September 1 to January 1
2013 Turkey Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Spring |
April 13 | May 19 | |
Fall |
September 1 | January 1, 2014 | |
Central Flyway - Duck & Coot
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Central Flyway - Falconry
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Central Flyway - Youth Weekend
Typically the weekend before waterfowl season opens
Pacific Flyway - Duck & Coot
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Falconry
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Youth Weekend
Typically the weekend before waterfowl season opens
2013 Duck & Coot Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Duck & Coot |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Falconry |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Youth Weekend |
September 21 | September 22 | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Duck & Coot |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Falconry |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Youth Weekend |
September 21 | September 22 | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Duck and Coot will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
Central Flyway - Goose
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Central Flyway - Falconry
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Central Flyway - Youth Weekend
Typically the weekend before waterfowl season opens
Pacific Flyway - Goose
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Falconry
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Youth Weekend
Typically the weekend before waterfowl season opens
2013 Goose Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Goose |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Falconry |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Youth Weekend |
September 21 | September 22 | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Goose |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Falconry |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Youth Weekend |
September 21 | September 22 | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Goose Season will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
Central Flyway
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway
The end dates will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
2013 Swan Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Swan |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Swan |
October 12 | TBD* | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Swan will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
Central Flyway - Common Snipe
The season opens on September 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Common Snipe
The season opens on September 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
2013 Common Snipe Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Common Snipe |
September 1 | TBD* | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Common Snipe |
September 1 | TBD* | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Common Snipe will be determined at the August Commission meeting.
Pacific Flyway - Mourning Dove
September 1 to October 30.
Central Flyway - Mourning Dove
September 1 to October 30.
2013 Mourning Dove Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Mourning Dove |
September 1 | October 30 | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Mourning Dove |
September 1 | October 30 | |
Central Flyway - Sandhill Crane
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
Pacific Flyway - Sandhill Crane
The season opens on the Saturday closest to Oct 1. The closing date is set annually by the Commission.
2013 Sandhill Crane Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Central Flyway |
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Sandhill Crane |
September 28 | TBD* | |
Pacific Flyway |
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Sandhill Crane |
September 28 | TBD* | |
*The 2013 End Dates for Sandhill Crane will be determined by the FWP Commission.
General Season Archery
Season is set by the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission each year.
Backcountry Rifle
Season is set by the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission each year.
General Season Rifle
Season is set by the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission each year.
Trapping
Season is set by the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission each year.
2013 Wolf Season Dates |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
General Season Archery |
TBD* | TBD* | |
Backcountry Rifle |
TBD* | TBD* | |
General Season Rifle |
TBD* | TBD* | |
Trapping |
TBD* | TBD* | |
* 2013 Wolf Season Dates will be adopted at the FWP Commission meeting in July, 2013.
