Deer hunters checked more than 230,000 deer during the season that ended Feb. 1. See the changes proposed for next season.

The 2026-27 Ohio hunting and trapping season dates that begin this fall were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on ...

Ohio's fall hunting seasons begin in September with squirrel, dove, rail, snipe, and gallinule. Early Canada goose and teal seasons open September 6. Deer archery season starts September 27 statewide, ...

Ohio's archery hunting season is beginning amid a significant outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in deer. EHD is a virus spread by midges that is often fatal to deer but does not affect ...