Ohio Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowOhio's deer season opens 2026-09-26 and closes 2027-02-07.
Last verified September 25, 2026Ohio wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
Archery
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- February 7, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 55 days
Statewide
Youth gun
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- November 22, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 64 days
Statewide
Gun - week
- Opens
- November 30, 2026
- Closes
- December 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 83 days
Statewide
Gun - bonus weekend
- Opens
- December 19, 2026
- Closes
- December 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 97 days
Statewide
Muzzleloader
- Opens
- January 2, 2027
- Closes
- January 5, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Ohio's deer season opens 2026-09-26 and closes 2027-02-07.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.