Ohio · 2026-27
Deer season in Ohio
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Ohio Deer
Dates checked against the Ohio Division of Wildlife regulations Aug 14, 2026.
Every Deer season, 2026-27
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Early Gun | Disease surveillance area | Oct 10 – Oct 12 |
| Gun One week starting the Monday after Thanksgiving, then a bonus weekend in December. | Statewide | Nov 30 – Dec 6; Dec 19 – Dec 20 |
| Archery Crossbows, longbows, compounds and recurves are all legal the whole season. | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 |
| Early Archery Extra time in the CWD surveillance area — check the current county list before you hunt. | Disease surveillance area | Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Jan 2 – Jan 5 |
| Youth Gun | Statewide | Nov 21 – Nov 22 |