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2026-2027

Ohio Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Ohio's main dates are statewide, with an earlier opening and early gun season inside the Disease Surveillance Area.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources 7 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Disease Surveillance Area archery Archery
Disease Surveillance Area Harvest rules vary
Disease Surveillance Area early gun Firearm
Disease Surveillance Area Harvest rules vary

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery Harvest rules vary General hunters
Statewide statewide
Disease Surveillance Area archery Harvest rules vary General hunters
Disease Surveillance Area special_area

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 3 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Gun Harvest rules vary General hunters
Statewide statewide
Bonus gun Harvest rules vary General hunters
Statewide statewide
Disease Surveillance Area early gun Harvest rules vary General hunters
Disease Surveillance Area special_area

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader Harvest rules vary General hunters
Statewide statewide

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Youth gun Harvest rules vary Youth
Statewide statewide