Welcome to the Ohio Hunting Seasons page. Updated US Hunting Seasons for 2024-2023.
As part of our comprehensive guide to US Hunting Seasons By State on this page you will find out “When Is Hunting Season for Ohio?”
There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for a wide range of wild game species. You will find links to the relevant State Authority so you can make sure you have all the correct legal obligations in place before you start your hunt.
The Ohio hunting season Provides the hunter with opportunities to hunt Deer, Turkey, Hogs, coyotes plus a wide range of other small game and game birds.
IMPORTANT. All care has been taking in preparing this hunting season information for you. Please check the relevant State Authority’s Website for further information and any changes to current US Hunting Season Regulations. We have provided a link to each States hunting season website for your convenience.
Ohio Deer Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Firearms | Dec 2 – Dec 8 & Dec 21 -22 |
| Muzzleloader | Jan 4 – Jan 7 (2020) |
| Bow | Sept 28 – Feb 2 |
| Firearms (Youth) | Nov 23 -24 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Ohio Turkey Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Spring | Apr 20 – May 31 (2020) |
| Fall | Oct 12 – Dec 1 |
| Spring (Youth) | Apr 18 -19 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Ohio Small Game Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Hogs | Open All Year |
| Coyote | Open All Year |
| Fox (Red & Gray) | Nov 10 – Jan 31 |
| Raccoon & Opossum | Nov 10 – Jan 31 |
| Cottontail Rabbit | Nov 1 – Feb 29 |
| Squirrel | Sept 1 – Jan 31 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Ohio Game Bird Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Pheasant | Nov 1 – Jan 11 |
| Quail | Nov 1 – Dec 1 |
| Ruffed Grouse | Oct 12 – Jan 31 |
| Ducks | Oct 12 -27 & Nov 9 – Dec 22 |
| Canada Geese | Oct 19 -Nov 3 & Nov 16 – Dec 29 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
I hope you have found this State hunting season information helpful in planning your next great hunting adventure. Please feel free to share this page with your hunting buddies. In addition to these US Hunting Seasons by State pages, you may be interested in these posts.
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Good Luck!!