OH Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Ohio Hunting

Ohio is a top-tier whitetail state producing trophy-class bucks year after year, complemented by strong wild turkey populations and quality waterfowl hunting along Lake Erie and the Ohio River.

525 Seasons2 Species

Seasons by Species

Deer

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
County AdamsArcherySep 27Feb 1
County AdamsRifleDec 1Dec 7
County AdamsMuzzleloaderJan 3Jan 6
County AllenArcherySep 27Feb 1
County AllenRifleDec 1Dec 7
County AllenMuzzleloaderJan 3Jan 6

+ 194 more Deer seasons

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

Ohio Official Hunting Regulations →

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See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Ohio on our interactive hunting map.

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