Ohio Hunting Seasons

Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Ohio. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Ohio state resources.

Ohio Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

October 4, 2025 – February 1, 2026

Youth Gun Season

September 20–21, 2025

Muzzleloader Season

January 3–4, 2026

Regular Statewide Gun Season

December 1–7, 2025

Antlerless Gun Season (by county)

December 20–21, 2025 (select counties)

Ohio Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Archery & Shotgun)

October 4 – November 30, 2025 (archery); October 4–31, 2025 (shotgun; permit required)

Spring Youth Turkey

April 11–12, 2026

Spring General Turkey

April 20 – May 18, 2026

Ohio Small Game

Pheasant Season

November 3, 2025 – January 11, 2026 (stocked pheasant areas)

Rabbit Season

November 3, 2025 – February 28, 2026

For complete regulations, visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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Interactive Ohio Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Ohio Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Ohio state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

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Season	Season Begins	Season Ends	Game	Hunting Type	Type Details	Zone	Bag / Tag	Other Info	Season Length
	January 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Coyote	General	None	Not specified.	No limit.	Open all season.	365
	September 24, 2025	February 5, 2026	Deer	Archery	None	Not specified.	Six statewide, but you cannot exceed a county bag limit. Only one may be antlered.	Check state DNR for more details.	135
	November 19, 2025	November 20, 2025	Deer	Gun	None	Not specified.	Six statewide, but you cannot exceed a county bag limit. Only one may be antlered.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	November 28, 2025	December 4, 2025	Deer	Gun	None	Not specified.	Six statewide, but you cannot exceed a county bag limit. Only one may be antlered.	Check state DNR for more details.	7
	December 17, 2025	December 18, 2025	Deer	Gun	None	Not specified.	Six statewide, but you cannot exceed a county bag limit. Only one may be antlered.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	January 7, 2026	January 10, 2026	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Not specified.	Six statewide, but you cannot exceed a county bag limit. Only one may be antlered.	Check state DNR for more details.	4
	September 1, 2025	November 6, 2025	Dove	General	None	Not specified.	Bag limit 15	Check state DNR for more details.	67
	December 10, 2025	January 1, 2026	Dove	General	None	Not specified.	Bag limit 15	Check state DNR for more details.	23
	September 3, 2025	September 18, 2025	Duck	General	None	Not specified.	Bag limit 6.	Check state DNR for more details.	16
	October 1, 2025	October 2, 2025	Duck	General	Youth & Veteranl	Not specified.	Bag limit same as regular season.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	October 15, 2025	October 30, 2025	Duck	General	None	Lake Erie Marsh Zone.	The daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 4 mallards (only 2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, 2 black ducks, or 1 mottled duck	Check state DNR for more details.	16
	October 22, 2025	October 30, 2025	Duck	General	None	South Zone.	The daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 4 mallards (only 2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, 2 black ducks, or 1 mottled duck	Check state DNR for more details.	9
	October 22, 2025	October 30, 2025	Duck	General	None	North Zone.	The daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 4 mallards (only 2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, 2 black ducks, or 1 mottled duck	Check state DNR for more details.	9
	November 5, 2025	December 18, 2025	Duck	General	None	Lake Erie Marsh Zone.	The daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 4 mallards (only 2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, 2 black ducks, or 1 mottled duck	Check state DNR for more details.	44
	November 12, 2025	January 1, 2026	Duck	General	None	North Zone.	The daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 4 mallards (only 2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, 2 black ducks, or 1 mottled duck	Check state DNR for more details.	51
	December 10, 2025	January 29, 2026	Duck	General	None	South Zone.	The daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 4 mallards (only 2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, 2 black ducks, or 1 mottled duck.	Check state DNR for more details.	51
	November 10, 2025	January 31, 2026	Fox	General	None	Not specified.	No limit.	Check state DNR for more details.	83
	September 3, 2025	September 11, 2025	Goose	General	None	Not specified.	Bag limit 5.	Check state DNR for more details.	9
	October 1, 2025	October 2, 2025	Goose	General	Youth & Veteran	Not specified.	Bag limit same as regular season.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	October 15, 2025	October 30, 2025	Goose	General	None	Lake Erie Marsh Zone.	5 combined: Canada goose, white-fronted goose, and may not include more than 1 brant.10 combined: Snow goose, blue goose, Rossâs goose.	Check state DNR for more details.	16
	October 22, 2025	October 30, 2025	Goose	General	None	North Zone.	5 combined: Canada goose, white-fronted goose, and may include no more than 1 brant.10 combined: Snow goose, blue goose, Rossâs goose.	Check state DNR for more details.	9
	October 22, 2025	October 30, 2025	Goose	General	None	South Zone.	5 combined: Canada goose, white-fronted goose, and may include no more than 1 brant.10 combined: Snow goose, blue goose, Rossâs goose.	Check state DNR for more details.	9
	November 5, 2025	December 18, 2025	Goose	General	None	Lake Erie Marsh Zone.	5 combined: Canada goose, white-fronted goose, and may include no more than 1 brant.10 combined: Snow goose, blue goose, Rossâs goose.	Check state DNR for more details.	44
	November 12, 2025	February 6, 2026	Goose	General	None	North Zone.	5 combined: Canada goose, white-fronted goose, an may include no more than 1 brant.10 combined: Snow goose, blue goose, Rossâs goose.	Check state DNR for more details.	87
	November 19, 2025	February 13, 2026	Goose	General	None	South Zone.	5 combined: Canada goose, white-fronted goose, and may include no more than 1 brant.10 combined: Snow goose, blue goose, Rossâs goose.	Check state DNR for more details.	87
	January 1, 2026	February 5, 2026	Goose	General	None	Lake Erie Marsh Zone.	5 combined: Canada goose, white-fronted goose, and may not include more than 1 brant.10 combined: Snow goose, blue goose, Rossâs goose.	Check state DNR for more details.	36
	October 8, 2025	January 1, 2026	Grouse	General	None	Private Land.	Bag limit 1.	Check state DNR for more details.	86
	October 8, 2025	November 27, 2025	Grouse	General	None	Public Land.	Bag limit 1.	Check state DNR for more details.	51
	January 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Hog	General	None	Not specified.	No limit.	Open all season.	365
	November 4, 2025	January 8, 2026	Pheasant	General	None	Not specified.	Bag limit 2 (males only).	Check state DNR for more details.	66
	November 4, 2025	November 27, 2025	Quail	General	None	Not specified.	Bag limit 2.	Check state DNR for more details.	24
	November 4, 2025	February 28, 2026	Rabbit	General	None	Not specified.	Bag limit 4.	Check state DNR for more details.	117
	October 8, 2025	November 13, 2025	Turkey	General	None	Select counties only.	Bag limit 1 either sex.	Check state DNR for more details.	37
	April 15, 2026	April 16, 2026	Turkey	General	None	Not specified.	2 bearded turkeys, 1 per day. No more than 1 on public land.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	April 22, 2026	May 21, 2026	Turkey	General	None	Not specified.	2 bearded turkeys, 1 per day. No more than 1 on public land.	Check state DNR for more details.	30
	April 29, 2026	May 28, 2026	Turkey	General	None	Not specified.	2 bearded turkeys, 1 per day. No more than 1 on public land.	Check state DNR for more details.	30
	October 8, 2025	November 21, 2025	Wookcock	General	None	Not specified.	3 daily.	Check state DNR for more details.	45
	November 4, 2025	January 8, 2026	Chukar	General	None	Not specified.	2 daily.	Check state DNR for more details.	66
Season	Season Begins	Season Ends		Hunting Type		Zone