Deer Tags

Oklahoma Deer Tags
2026

Complete guide to deer tag requirements in Oklahoma — official agency links, resident and nonresident tag fees, antlerless permits, bag limits, and how to purchase your tags. Oklahoma offers excellent whitetail deer hunting with a straightforward tag and license system. Tags (combination or individual) are purchased separately from the base license. Oklahoma's cross-timbers region and eastern hardwood forests produce trophy-class whitetail regularly. Antlerless tags are available to control deer density in agricultural zones.

Separate Tag Required Up to 4 Tags (Resident) Resident Tag: $22

2026 Deer Tag Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Tag Fee

$22

Combination licenses available including deer tags

Nonresident Fee

$222

per nonresident deer tag

Max Tags (Resident)

deer per season

Tag Required?

Yes

Purchase separately

Antlerless Tags

Resident: $10

Nonresident: $40

Step-by-Step

How to Get Your Oklahoma Deer Tag

Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Oklahoma deer tag for the 2026 season.

Purchase Your Base Hunting License

Before buying a deer tag, you must have a valid Oklahoma hunting license. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license for the season. You can purchase online at the Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.

Purchase Your Deer Tag(s)

Purchase your deer tag(s) separately from Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation online, at a license agent, or at a sporting goods store. Resident tags are $22 and nonresident tags are $222. Purchase online →

Know Your Requirements Before Hunting

Review Oklahoma's current deer hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal deer definitions, antler restrictions (if any), and zone-specific rules. Regulations are available on the Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation website and at license agents. Oklahoma Hunting License required. Deer License required. Check in required online or at ODWC vendor.

Immediately Tag Your Harvest

Upon harvesting a deer, you must immediately fill out your deer tag and attach it to the deer before moving it. Most states require you to notch the month and day, then attach it to a visible location. Keep your license and tags on your person while hunting and during transport.

Requirements

Oklahoma Deer Tag Requirements

Oklahoma Hunting License required. Deer License required. Check in required online or at ODWC vendor.

Important Notes

Oklahoma-Specific Tag Information

Combination license available combining base license with deer tags. Check county-specific regulations.

Source: Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation (www.wildlifedepartment.com). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and tag requirements directly with Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation before purchasing.

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