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2000-2001 Deer Hunting Season Dates


Please consult the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST and Deer Permit Supplement 2000 for complete information.

Fall Bow
Regular - September 30 - October 27
Some Zones - September 11 - October 27 (antlerless deer only Sept. 11-29)

Extended Bow (permits by zone)
Most Zones: October 28 - November 25
Suburban Zones (13, 36, 42 & 49): October 28 - December 30

Muzzleloader (permits by zone)
Regular: November 27, 28, and December 11, 12, 16, 18 -23, 26 -30, 2000 and January 1-5, 2001
Muzzleloader - Some Zones: Nov. 27, 28; Dec. 4 - 9, 11, 12, 16, 18 - 23, 26 - 30, 2000 and Jan. 1 - 5, 2001.

Six-Day Firearm (statewide):
December 4 - 9

Shotgun Permit (permits by zone)
1 Day Zones - December 13
3 Day Zones - December 13, 14, 15
7 Day Zones - Dec. 13, 14, 15, 2000 and Jan. 12, 13, 19, 20, 2001
22 Day Zones - Dec. 13, 14, 15, 2000 and Jan. 6 -27, 2001
31 Day Zones - Nov. 20, 21, 22 and Dec. 4 -9, 13, 14, 15, 2000 and Jan. 6 - 27, 2001*

Winter Bow (statewide)
January 1 - 31, 2001

Notes: Consult the DIGEST and Deer Permit Supplement 2000 for bag limits and season dates by zone.
Special management area season dates vary.
* Only antlerless deer may be taken prior to and during the Six-Day Firearm Season.


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