According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources deer season in Ohio starts on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and runs through the first Sunday in January. This year deer season will start on Saturday November 23 2019 and end on Sunday January 5 2020.
During deer season hunters are allowed to harvest one deer per day. The bag limit for deer is either six deer total or four deer with only one antlered deer per license year. The bag limit for deer does not change regardless of the county you hunt in or the deer hunting method you use.
There are four deer hunting methods that are allowed during deer season in Ohio:
1. Archery – Bows and crossbows may be used to hunt deer during the entire deer season.
2. Black powder – muzzleloading rifles and shotguns may be used to hunt deer during the entire deer season.
3. Shotgun – deer may be harvested with a shotgun during the entire deer season except for in Lucas Putnam and Wayne counties where deer may only be harvested with a shotgun on the first Saturday of deer season.
4. Rifle – deer may be harvested with a rifle during the entire deer season except for in Lucas Putnam and Wayne counties where deer may only be harvested with a rifle on the first Sunday of deer season.
For more information on deer hunting in Ohio please visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.
When does deer hunting season start in Ohio?
Answer 1: Deer hunting season in Ohio typically starts on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
What are the specific dates for deer hunting season in Ohio for 2020?
Answer 2: The specific dates for deer hunting season in Ohio for 2020 are November 21-29 and December 12-20.
How many deer may a hunter harvest in Ohio during a single season?
Answer 3: A hunter may harvest a maximum of six deer during a single season in Ohio.
What types of deer may be harvested in Ohio?
Answer 4: Both white-tailed deer and red deer may be harvested in Ohio.
What is the minimum age for deer hunting in Ohio?
Answer 5: The minimum age for deer hunting in Ohio is 16 years old.
How many points must a deer have on its antlers in order to be legal to harvest in Ohio?
Answer 6: A deer must have four points on one antler or two points on each antler in order to be legal to harvest in Ohio.
Where may deer be harvested in Ohio?
Answer 7: Deer may be harvested on private property with the landowner’s permission or on public hunting grounds.
What is the best way to attract deer while hunting in Ohio?
Answer 8: The best way to attract deer while hunting in Ohio is to use deer calls or deer scents.
What ammunition is legal for deer hunting in Ohio?
Answer 9: Only shotgun slugs or muzzleloading bullets may be used for deer hunting in Ohio.
What is the maximum distance that a hunter may be from a road while deer hunting in Ohio?
Answer 10: A hunter must be at least 300 feet from a road while deer hunting in Ohio.
What is the best time of day to deer hunt in Ohio?
Answer 11: The best time of day to deer hunt in Ohio is early in the morning or late in the evening when deer are most active.
What clothing is required to be worn while deer hunting in Ohio?
Answer 12: All hunters must wear a minimum of 400 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange while deer hunting in Ohio.
What is the fine for illegally taking a deer in Ohio?
Answer 13: The fine for illegally taking a deer in Ohio is $500-$1000 and the loss of hunting privileges for one year.
What is the penalty for neglected to tag a deer after harvest in Ohio?
Answer 14: The penalty for neglected to tag a deer after harvest in Ohio is a $50 fine.
What is the best way to ensure a successful deer hunt in Ohio?
Answer 15: The best way to ensure a successful deer hunt in Ohio is to be familiar with the deer hunting regulations and to be prepared for all weather conditions.
