duck zone · Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Panhandle (High Plains) duck zone
Oklahoma, United States
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About Panhandle (High Plains) duck zone
Panhandle (High Plains) duck zone is a duck zone in Oklahoma, United States, set by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. It covers about 14,783 km² (5,708 mi²). The town of Guymon is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- Panhandle
- Area
- 14,783 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,708 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,228 km² of public or protected land inside it, 22% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| The Commissioners of the Land Office | 3,084 | 21% |
| Department of Wildlife Conservation | 110 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 63 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 11 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.9 | under 1% |
| City of Guymon | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| American coot | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canvasback | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Cinnamon teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Gadwall | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Harlequin duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Redhead | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Wood duck | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027 | shotgun source |
| American black duck | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| American coot | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canvasback | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Cinnamon teal | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Gadwall | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Harlequin duck | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Hooded merganser | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Northern shoveler | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Redhead | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Ruddy duck | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Wood duck | Jan 30, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
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What HuntGrid shows for Panhandle (High Plains) duck zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Panhandle (High Plains) duck zone?
About 14,783 km² (5,708 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Panhandle (High Plains) duck zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,228 km² of public or protected land, 22% of the unit; the largest share is managed by The Commissioners of the Land Office. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Panhandle (High Plains) duck zone?
This page lists 58 seasons a person has checked against Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Panhandle (High Plains) duck zone?
In the same unit system: Zones 1 & 2 (Low Plains) duck zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in the 2026-27 regulations and the USFWS Central Flyway frameworks; county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The official regulations and maps have the final word.