Outdoor enthusiasts not familiar with what the "Sooner State" of Oklahoma has to offer in the way of hunting will discover a few options available in the summer. There are two specific open seasons managed by the
Wildlife Department for hunters to indulge in during the summer and some of the state’s more popular animals to go after. Summer hunting seasons include the following:
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- Dove - Though it ends in the fall, the start of dove season is approximately the beginning of September, shortly before the fall equinox. According to newsok.com, there are four things that dove hunter should be aware of: know the laws, take a kid with you, scout your hunting area, and know your birds. The second item may be of the most importance for hunters looking to share in the sport with their children and pass their information along. As the article goes on, it suggests, “Start them off correctly and you will increase their likelihood of success and that they will continue to return to the outdoors for decades to come.”
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- Squirrel - The season for this type of game has the longest duration of any in the state (including the summer, fall, and winter months), beginning in early May and lasting until January of the following year. In a 2015 article for the All American Banner, squirrel hunting is regarded as “a popular part of Oklahoma’s hunting heritage and still is recognized by many today as a great recreational activity ...though fewer squirrel hunters may take to the woods now, the opportunities to harvest game and sharpen outdoor skills through squirrel hunting are still plentiful in Oklahoma.”
As an added bonus, Oklahoma traditionally sponsors “Free Hunting Days,” in which no hunting licenses or permits are necessary to hunt. Typically, these free days also occur in the early parts of September and provide a special treat for hunters to cap off their summers.
This article is for information only. Please check current regulations before hunting.
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