Ohio deer season 2026–27 dates
Ohio deer season dates for 2026–27 by zone and season type, copied from official agency sources by script and cross-checked against a second official source. If anything here disagrees with the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife, the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife is right.
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Open seasons
Deer4 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Sept. 26, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2027 |
| Youth Gun | Statewide | Nov. 21, 2026 - Nov. 22, 2026 |
| Gun | Statewide | Nov. 30, 2026 - Dec. 6, 2026; Dec. 19, 2026 - Dec. 20, 2026 |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Jan. 2, 2027 - Jan. 5, 2027 |
Bag limits, tags, county or unit restrictions and draw hunts are not all repeated here — check the official source before you hunt.
Deer (Disease Surveillance Area)2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| DSA Archery | Statewide | Sept. 12, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2027 |
| DSA Early Gun | Statewide | Oct. 10, 2026 - Oct. 12, 2026 |
Bag limits, tags, county or unit restrictions and draw hunts are not all repeated here — check the official source before you hunt.
ODNR 2026–27 Hunting & Trapping Regulations (PDF) 2026–27 · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Before you hunt: licences, tags, draws, firearm restrictions, closed areas and in-season changes are not all repeated here.