Deer Sep 27–Feb 1. Turkey Oct 1–May 17.
Ohio hunting seasons cover 525 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and county.
Season data sourced from the Ohio wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| County | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Adams | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| County Adams | Rifle | Dec 1 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| County Adams | Muzzleloader | Jan 3 — Jan 6 | — | — |
| County Allen | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| County Allen | Rifle | Dec 1 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| County Allen | Muzzleloader | Jan 3 — Jan 6 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Auglaize Township | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Auglaize Township | Rifle | Dec 1 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Auglaize Township | Muzzleloader | Jan 3 — Jan 6 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Bath Township | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Bath Township | Rifle | Dec 1 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Bath Township | Muzzleloader | Jan 3 — Jan 6 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Jackson Township | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Jackson Township | Rifle | Dec 1 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Jackson Township | Muzzleloader | Jan 3 — Jan 6 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Monroe Township | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Monroe Township | Rifle | Dec 1 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Monroe Township | Muzzleloader | Jan 3 — Jan 6 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Perry Township | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Perry Township | Rifle | Dec 1 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Perry Township | Muzzleloader | Jan 3 — Jan 6 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Richland Township | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 1 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Richland Township | Rifle | Dec 1 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Richland Township | Muzzleloader | Jan 3 — Jan 6 | — | — |
+ 291 more Deer seasons
| County | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Adams | Shotgun | Oct 1 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| County Adams | Shotgun | Apr 20 — May 17 | — | — |
| County Allen | Shotgun | Oct 1 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| County Allen | Shotgun | Apr 20 — May 17 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Auglaize Township | Shotgun | Oct 1 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Auglaize Township | Shotgun | Apr 20 — May 17 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Bath Township | Shotgun | Oct 1 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| County Allen County, Bath Township | Shotgun | Apr 20 — May 17 | — | — |
+ 202 more Turkey seasons
Ohio hunting season currently spans Sep 27 to Feb 1 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by county and weapon. This page lists 525 Ohio season dates.
Ohio offers hunting for 2 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See County boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Ohio on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Ohio public land, license, and regulations.