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Pronghorn hunting in Oklahoma, 2026-27
Dates, limits, licenses, legal hours and public land for pronghorn.
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Oklahoma and the pronghorn: the short version
Pronghorn come into season on September 3, 2026 and drop out on January 15, 2027, with 4 listed segments between those days. Limit as ODWC words it for pronghorn: Two, no more than one buck. A further ODWC note for pronghorn: Cimarron County and Texas County west of SH 136; 80 harvested in 2025-26.
- Season outline (pronghorn): Archery Oct 1-14 (over the counter); gun by controlled hunt or landowner permit only (Sept 3-16, Nov 28-Jan 15).
- Allowed (pronghorn): Two, no more than one buck.
From ODWC antelope season page and 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations p. 40 (as of November 2, 2026), checked November 3, 2026.
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Pronghorn season dates for 2026-27
The pronghorn rows apply in the same area every day of the season.
| Season | Where | Bag | Opens | Closes | Days | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Pronghorn area | Limit table | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | 14 | Closed for now |
| Gun, either sex | Pronghorn area | Limit table | Sep 3, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 | 4 | Closed for now |
| Gun, does (draw) | Pronghorn area | Limit table | Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | 10 | Closed for now |
| Gun, does (landowner) | Pronghorn area | Limit table | Nov 28, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | 49 |
Pronghorn season notes
- Archery antelope count toward the combined limit.
- Draw only (Landowner Permit Drawing or controlled hunt).
- Legal sex and dates are printed on the permit.
- Draw only, controlled hunt permit.
- Draw only, landowner permit; antelope taken Jan 1-15, 2027 count toward the 2026 limit.
From ODWC antelope season page and 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations p. 40, checked November 3, 2026.
Pronghorn limits in Oklahoma
What one hunter may take and keep of pronghorn, row by row, from the 2026-27 rules.
| Limit for | Limit text |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | Two combined, no more than one buck. |
| Archery, Pronghorn area | Combined season limit two, no more than one buck (black cheek patch = buck; does can have horns). |
| Gun, either sex, Pronghorn area | Two, no more than one buck (combined); not bonus. |
From ODWC antelope season page and 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations p. 40, checked November 3, 2026.
Counties open for pronghorn
Cimarron County and the portion of Texas County west of SH 136.
The pronghorn area
Each county name links to its page with all dated seasons for that county.
From ODWC antelope season page, checked November 3, 2026.
Pronghorn harvest and best counties
Leading pronghorn counties
| County | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron County | 107 | 66 | 56 | 55 |
| Texas County | 43 | 21 | 33 | 25 |
Table notes for pronghorn: Doe/Buck as printed (any pronghorn without a black cheek patch is legally a doe). 2024 HTML lists each county twice (duplicates dropped). 2023 from OCR of Table 5 image (labels Female/Male).
From ODWC Big Game Harvest Report, ODWC Big Game Harvest Report and ODWC Big Game Harvest Report, checked November 3, 2026.
Pronghorn: public land
Pick from 65 public areas with pronghorn; each land page has the area map, contacts and special rules.
| Area | Land type | In | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP) | Program | Beaver, Blaine +23 | 91,185 |
| Rita Blanca WMA | WMA | Cimarron | 15,575 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H060 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 2,320 |
| Texas County OLAP walk-in area H012 | OLAP walk-in | Texas | 1,600 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H021 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 1,515 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H043 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 1,283 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H074 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 1,120 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H019 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 960 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H078 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 960 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H057 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 800 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H029 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 681 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H044 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 646 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H059 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 640 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H079 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 640 |
| Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H081 | OLAP walk-in | Cimarron | 640 |
OLAP land accounts for 63 areas; access runs two hours before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
From lands.json (ODWC area pages, special regulations, OLAP layer and federal rules), checked November 3, 2026.
Pronghorn gear and method rules
| Weapon rule | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | For pronghorn: Compound bow 30 lb+; recurve, longbow or self-bow 40 lb+; crossbow 100 lb+ with safety, bolts 14 in.+; broadheads 7/8 in.+ (mechanical when open); hand-held releases and draw-locking devices. | Not for pronghorn: firearms with archery gear except as state law allows (and muzzleloader/modern gun seasons with licenses); laser sights (unless 100% disabled or legally blind), thermal tracking, night vision sunset-sunrise. |
| Gun | For pronghorn: Centerfire rifles and handguns with 55-grain+ soft-point/hollow-point bullets (no magazine limit), centerfire shotgun slugs, archery, muzzleloaders, arrow rifles (2000 psi+, 18 in. arrows, permit; rifle seasons only), suppressors. | Not for pronghorn: fully automatic firearms, laser sights (exception above), thermal tracking devices, light enhancement sunset-sunrise. |
- Dogs (pronghorn): Dogs may not be used to take bear, deer, elk, antelope or turkey; year-round training/sport chase allowed without means to kill outside season; leashed tracking dog for downed game after notifying a game warden.
- Motor vehicles (pronghorn): No hunting or harassing wildlife from motor-driven land, air or water conveyances except non-ambulatory/motor vehicle permit holders (vehicle stopped, engine off); vehicles may follow dogs on public roads/waterways and on private land with permission.
- Possession and transfer (pronghorn): Transfers need written/electronic statement with names, addresses, customer ID, date, number/type and harvest confirmation number; no payment; selling protected wildlife prohibited except as provided (hides, antlers of legally taken big game may be sold, antlers off the skull).
Loaded firearms stay out of vehicles when hunting pronghorn, muzzleloaders uncapped and crossbows uncocked.
From ODWC big game regulations and ODWC general hunting regulations, checked November 3, 2026.
Rules in the field for pronghorn
- Orange and pronghorn: Firearm pronghorn hunters need 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange on head and upper body (orange camo counts if it reaches 400). Archery pronghorn hunters need orange on head or torso during firearm dates.
- Pronghorn: reporting: Yes, through E-Check in the Go Outdoors Oklahoma app or online within 24 hours, with a field tag on the animal from the moment it is taken.
- Keeping sex evidence on pronghorn: Must stay naturally attached until reported; deer and elk may be checked quartered with sex organs attached and head present; turkey keep one leg with foot or the beard (hen beards intact to final destination).
- Pronghorn: final destination: For pheasant, turkey, bear, deer, elk, Eurasian collared dove and antelope: the hunter's residence or place of consumption.
- Transfers of pronghorn: Give written or electronic transfer information (names, addresses, customer ID, date taken, number/type, confirmation number); no compensation.
From the ODWC big game regulations, ODWC general hunting regulations and the 2026-2027 regulations guide, checked November 3, 2026.
Licenses and permits for pronghorn
Hunter education is required unless the license carries an apprentice designation (age 30 and under) or the hunter is 31 or older or a service member.
| License | Residency | For | Cost | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunting | Resident | Age 18+ | $36 | 365 days |
| Youth Annual Super Hunting | Resident | Age 17 and under | $26 | 365 days |
| Antelope | Resident | Age 18+ | $51 | Jan 1-Dec 31 |
| Nonresident Antelope | Nonresident | Age 18+ | $506 | Jan 1-Dec 31 |
From the ODWC license fee page and the ODWC license requirements, checked November 3, 2026.
Pronghorn legal light by county
Each row applies the ODWC hour rule for pronghorn to sunrise and sunset at a county centre, Central Time.
Rule that sets pronghorn hours: Deer, elk, antelope, bear and feral hogs: one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset.
| When | Event | County | Place | Sunrise | Sunset | Shooting hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | First day | Cimarron County | Boise City area | 7:22 a.m. | 8:18 p.m. | 6:52 a.m. to 8:48 p.m. |
| Sep 3, 2026 | First day | Texas County | Guymon area | 7:18 a.m. | 8:13 p.m. | 6:48 a.m. to 8:43 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Closes | Cimarron County | Boise City area | 8:02 a.m. | 5:56 p.m. | 7:32 a.m. to 6:26 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Closes | Texas County | Guymon area | 7:58 a.m. | 5:52 p.m. | 7:28 a.m. to 6:22 p.m. |
Rules from the ODWC big game regulations and ODWC migratory bird regulations; sunrise and sunset worked out with the NOAA solar formula (Central Time); checked November 3, 2026. Legal hours for all 77 counties.
Small herd of pronghorn moving through dry winter grass. Photo: gambier20 (CC BY 2.0)
Pronghorn buck standing in golden grass and sage. Photo: Grand Teton (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Geese flying over oil pumpjacks against a red Oklahoma sunset. Photo: Shiva Shenoy (CC BY 4.0)
Common questions on pronghorn
Where can I hunt antelope in Oklahoma?
Cimarron County and the portion of Texas County west of SH 136.
Who can apply for landowner antelope permits?
Archery is over the counter; gun hunting is by controlled hunt or landowner permit only. Landowner permits: 160+ acres in Cimarron and/or Texas County, owners or operators only (not lessees); Rita Blanca federal lands excluded; either-sex permits valid on the enrolled land and, if unfilled, in the doe-only season county-wide with permission; one transfer allowed, 14 days before the season; either-sex transfer/claim deadline Aug 20. The 2026 window ran March 9-30.
Is there a daily limit on pronghorn?
Per the 2026-27 rules: Two, no more than one buck.
What days are open for pronghorn in Oklahoma?
4 season rows cover September 3, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
What guns and bows are legal for pronghorn?
Approved pronghorn gear: Compound bow 30 lb+; recurve, longbow or self-bow 40 lb+; crossbow 100 lb+ with safety, bolts 14 in.+; broadheads 7/8 in.+ (mechanical when open); hand-held releases and draw-locking devices.
Do I need a special permit for pronghorn?
Licenses that apply: Annual Hunting (resident, $36); Youth Annual Super Hunting (resident, $26); Antelope (resident, $51); Nonresident Antelope (nonresident, $506).
Where are pronghorn hunted on public ground?
65 public areas in this guide list pronghorn; the largest are Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP), Rita Blanca WMA and Cimarron County OLAP walk-in area H060.
What time can I start pronghorn hunting?
Pronghorn hunters use these hours. Deer, elk, antelope, bear and feral hogs: one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset.
Must pronghorn harvests be reported?
Yes, through E-Check in the Go Outdoors Oklahoma app or online within 24 hours, with a field tag on the animal from the moment it is taken.
Must pronghorn hunters wear blaze orange?
Firearm pronghorn hunters need 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange on head and upper body (orange camo counts if it reaches 400). Archery pronghorn hunters need orange on head or torso during firearm dates.
Can pronghorn hunters go out on Sundays?
No Sunday ban exists; seasons run seven days a week.
Other photos on this page: gambier20 (CC BY 2.0); Grand Teton (Public Domain Mark 1.0); Shiva Shenoy (CC BY 4.0).