Ohio Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Opens in 20 daysOhio's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-05 and closes 2027-01-31.
Last verified September 25, 2026Ohio wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Closed
Statewide
Early
- Opens
- September 5, 2026
- Closes
- September 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 20 days
Zone A
Segment 1
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- November 1, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 20 days
Zone B
Segment 1
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- October 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 20 days
Zone C
Segment 1
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- October 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 48 days
Zone A
Segment 2
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- December 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 55 days
Zone B
Segment 2
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 10, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 76 days
Zone C
Segment 2
- Opens
- December 12, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 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 waterfowl season opens 2026-09-05 and closes 2027-01-31.
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.