At a glance

WHAT Opening day of modern gun deer season.

SEASON DATES Today-Dec. 1: Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 10 and 11. Today-Dec. 8: Zones 4A, 5A, 14, 15. Today-Dec. 25: Zone 16, 16A, 17. Today-Dec. 15: Zone 9, 12, 13. Today-Nov. 17: Zones 4B, 5B. Today-Sunday: Zone 4. Today-Sunday, Nov. 16-17: Zone 5

BAG LIMIT Varies by zone. Hunters may kill as many as six deer, but no more than two legal bucks.

SHOOTING HOURS 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.

GAME CHECK Hunters can check deer by calling (877) 507-4263, going online at www.agfc.com, or with the AGFC’s smart phone application.

DON’T FORGET Hunters are required to wear a fluorescent cap and vest or jacket and must possess a proper hunting license and tags. Hunters also should carry an ink pen and a rubber band, length of wire or zip tie so they can fill out their tag and attach it to their deer before transporting. Hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, must be hunter education certified.