Deer Hunting Season 2025: Important Dates

Deer hunting season and regulations are set at the state level, and so, in 2025, deer hunting season will officially start at different times in different states, and even by region or the type of land within the state.

So, the best way to find out when deer season officially starts is to look up the dates set by your state, or the state in which you intend to hunt this summer. 

In this blog, we will give you the official start of deer hunting season in some of the more popular states for deer hunting (Michigan, Ohio, PA, Minnesota, and Colorado) and some tips for an excellent time out there.

Below is a simple breakdown of each season so you can prepare your gear, secure the right licenses, and maximize your chances of success.

1. Michigan Deer Hunting Season 2025: Start Dates

Michigan’s deer season 2025 kicks off in September with special early hunts, moves into archery season in November, rolls into the main firearm period in November, and wraps up with muzzleloading and late antlerless opportunities. 

Here’s a quick look at how the season breaks down:

For more detailed information on regulations and hunting zones, please refer to the State of Michigan's Department of Natural Resources and other official sources for specific regulations.

2. Ohio Deer Hunting Season

The Ohio deer hunting season 2025 opens up with archery from late September all the way into February, followed by special youth gun days, the main deer gun periods in December, and finally a short muzzleloader season to wrap things up. 

For more details and regulations, refer to the officially released dates from the Ohio Wildlife Council.

3. Alabama Deer Hunting Season

Alabama’s 2025 deer hunting season stretches from mid-October through late January. Archery runs from October this year to February 2026, while muzzleloader season takes place in November. Youth hunters have their special season from October 31 to November 3. 

The main gun deer seasons on private land include multiple windows in November, December, and January for both antlered bucks and either-sex hunting, with dog-assisted hunts overlapping many of these dates. No matter your preferred method, there’s a time to suit every hunter this season.

For more detailed information on regulations and hunting zones, please consult the State of Alabama's hunting season calendar and other official sources for specific regulations.

5. Pennsylvania Deer Hunting Season

Pennsylvania's 2025 deer season opens with archery in September, Antlerless Muzzleloader in October, and proceeds to special firearms for antlerless, and Regular Firearms. The season has expanded Sunday hunting opportunities due to a new law that took effect in September 2025.  

Key 2025 Deer Season Dates

Here’s a clear table summarising Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 deer hunting seasons based on the information you provided:

Important updates for 2025

• Sunday hunting: A new law allows Sunday hunting on all Sundays that occur within an established season, with specific restrictions in state parks. 

• Increased trespassing fines: Penalties for trespassing while hunting have been increased. 

• Deer urine products: The use of deer urine products is now legal statewide, including within Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Areas.

For More

For more information, inlcuding regulations and zones, here is the official website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

6. Minnesota Deer Hunting Season

Minnesota deer season for 2025 includes archery from September 13 to December 31, firearm seasons in November (November 8–23 for 100 series and November 8–16 for 200/300 series, plus November 22–30 for 300 series), and a muzzleloader season from 

November 29 to December 14, and a youth season from October 16 to 19. Specific details, such as bag limits, vary by permit area.

For more details/regulations, please refer to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

7. Colorado Deer Hunting Season

Colorado's 2025 deer seasons include Archery (Sept. 2–30), Muzzleloader (Sept. 13–21), and multiple Rifle seasons: 1st Rifle (Oct. 15–19), 2nd Rifle (Oct. 25–Nov 2), 3rd Rifle (Nov. 8–16), and 4th Rifle (Nov. 19–23). 

A Plains Rifle season also takes place from Oct. 25–Nov. 4. All deer licenses are limited, and some units that previously offered over-the-counter archery tags now require a draw application, especially for non-residents. 

Here’s a video that explains the changes to Colorado's hunting seasons for 2025. For official information on regulations and hunting zones, refer to the official Colorado Parks and Wildlife release

Important Reminders for 2025-2026 Deer Hunting Season

Check local regulations: Always confirm the official season dates and rules with the specific state's department of natural resources or equivalent wildlife agency. Hunting regulations can change annually.

• Location matters: Hunting seasons, rules, and licenses often differ depending on the specific hunting zone or area.

• Review bag limits: Regulations also specify the number of deer that can be harvested, and these limits vary by state and season.

All Your Deer Hunting Gear Available at Pinty

As you gear up for the 2025 deer-hunting season, you now have all the key dates to mark in your calendar, and when those stand-by moments and dawn hunts finally roll around, you’ll want gear that won’t let you down. 

That’s why Pinty is providing you with everything you need for a successful outing: quality hunting gear built to perform, at prices that won’t break the bank. From strong and reliable PCP Air Rifles, to a variety of red dot and green dot sights, to all those handy deer hunting extras and accessories you realize you need once you’re out in the field, we’ve got your back. 

So take advantage of the season ahead, check your kit, trust your instincts, and let the right gear help make this your best run yet.