Ohio’s Deer Archery Hunting Season Begins September 27 This weekend marks the start of Ohio’s popular statewide white-tailed deer archery hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife Ohio has a long archery season that is open Saturday, Sept 27, 2025, through Sunday, Feb 1, 2026
OHIO HUNTING AND TRAPPING REGULATIONS 2025-26 The price of an adult nonresident either-sex deer permit increased in 2025 See page 30 County limits for deer hunting changed in Defiance and Paulding counties See page 6 The bag limit for antlerless deer on public hunting areas is two deer See page 6 Deer management permits can be used to hunt or take antlerless deer from public hunting areas as well as private lands See page 7 Feral
Ohio Hunting Guide 2025-2026 – Seasons, Regulations Public . . . Interactive Maps: Find specific area regulations, access points, and special rules at the official ODNR hunting regulations map portal Each area may have unique restrictions or opportunities New for 2025-2026: Public land antlerless limit increased to two deer per license year, and management permits are now valid on public areas
Ohios 2025-26 hunting season begins Sept. 1; see whats new A summary of the 2025-26 hunting and trapping regulations can be found at wildohio gov, on the HuntFish OH app, or anywhere licenses are sold Ohio’s deer archery season will open Saturday, Sept 27 Hunters in the disease surveillance area (see regulations on wildohio gov) may begin archery hunting Saturday, Sept 13
Home | Ohio Deer Hunter Ohio Deer Season Dates for 2025–2026 (Full Guide) Looking to plan your next deer hunt? Whether you’re an archery enthusiast, a gun season regular, or taking a young hunter out for youth weekend, here’s everything you need to know about the