License: resident $19.00 · nonresident $180.96. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 26 | Feb 7 | License |
| Youth Gun | Nov 21 | Nov 22 | License |
| Firearms (Gun) | Nov 30 | Dec 6 | License |
| Firearms (Late) | Dec 19 | Dec 20 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Jan 2 | Jan 5 | License |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall | Oct (verify) | Nov (verify) | License |
| Spring Youth | Apr (verify) | Apr (verify) | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr (verify) | May (verify) | License |
| Regular Season | Oct 6 | Jan 31 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 31 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 12 | Jan 18 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 8 | Jan 31 | OTC |
Cottontail Rabbit Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Gray/Fox Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Jan 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 11 | Jan 18 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Feb 1 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with OH Dept of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (ODNR) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.