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OhioDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Ohio.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery Season | Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 | archery | |
| Youth Deer Gun Weekend | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 | shotgun | |
| Deer Gun Season — Segment 1 | Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 | firearms | |
| Deer Gun Season — Segment 2 | Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 | firearms | |
| Muzzleloader Season | Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 5, 2027 | muzzleloader |
Deer Archery Season: Statewide. Hunting hours 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.
Youth Deer Gun Weekend: Statewide youth firearm weekend.
Deer Gun Season — Segment 1: Statewide deer gun season first segment.
Deer Gun Season — Segment 2: Statewide deer gun season second segment (weekend).
Muzzleloader Season: Statewide muzzleloader season.
Disease Surveillance Areas
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Deer Archery — Disease Surveillance Areas | Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 | archery | |
| Early Gun — Disease Surveillance Areas | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 | firearms |
Early Deer Archery — Disease Surveillance Areas: Select CWD surveillance counties only. Early opener Sept 12.
Early Gun — Disease Surveillance Areas: CWD surveillance areas only. Early antlerless opportunity.
Whitetail Deer source: wildohio.gov
Turkey
Northeast Zone
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Youth — Northeast Zone | Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Turkey — Northeast Zone | May 1, 2027 – May 30, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Youth — Northeast Zone: Youth spring turkey northeast zone.
Spring Turkey — Northeast Zone: Spring season hours: first 9 days sunrise to noon; remainder sunrise to sunset. bearded turkey only
South Zone
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Youth — South Zone | Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Turkey — South Zone | Apr 24, 2027 – May 23, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Youth — South Zone: Youth spring turkey. First year with split youth dates by zone.
Spring Turkey — South Zone: Spring season hours: first 9 days sunrise to noon; remainder sunrise to sunset. bearded turkey only
Turkey source: wildohio.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Ohio state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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