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Hunting Calendar
Official DNR Dates

Hunting Calendar

Exact season dates released by each state's wildlife agency — never guesses.

Ohio • Updated October 2, 2026

Deer

ArcheryStatewide.
Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
Youth GunStatewide.
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
GunStatewide. Bonus Gun season runs 2026-12-19 to 2026-12-20.
Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
MuzzleloaderStatewide.
Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 5, 2027
Bonus GunStatewide bonus gun weekend.
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
DSA ArcheryDisease Surveillance Area only
Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
DSA Early GunDisease Surveillance Areas ONLY. Not a statewide season.
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026

Turkey

FallOpen in 70 counties.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Squirrel

GeneralFox, red, gray, and black squirrels.
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Furbearer

Hunting/TrappingFox, raccoon, skunk, opossum, weasel
Nov 10, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Mink and Muskrat

TrappingExtended to March 15, 2027 in select counties.
Nov 10, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Beaver

TrappingStatewide.
Dec 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

River Otter

TrappingStatewide.
Dec 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Dove

GeneralSplit season: second segment runs 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-01.
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Early Canada Goose

GeneralStatewide.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Early Teal

GeneralBlue-winged, green-winged, and cinnamon teal.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Rail

GeneralVirginia and sora rails.
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Gallinule

GeneralCommon gallinule (moorhen).
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Wilson's Snipe

GeneralSplit season: second segment runs Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027. Daily limit 8.
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026

American Woodcock

GeneralDaily limit 3.
Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Waterfowl

Youth/MilitaryYouth, active military, and veterans.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Goose

Zone ASplit season: second segment is 2026-11-14 to 2027-02-01
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Zone BSplit season: second segment is 2026-11-21 to 2027-02-15
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Zone CSplit season: second segment is 2026-11-21 to 2027-02-15
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Duck

Zone ASplit season: second segment is 2026-11-14 to 2026-12-27
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Zone BSplit season: second segment is 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-10
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Zone CSplit season: second segment is 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-31
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Rabbit

HuntingCottontail rabbit
Nov 6, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Pheasant

HuntingRing-necked pheasant (roosters only)
Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027

Quail

HuntingBobwhite quail (16 counties and specific wildlife areas only)
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Crow

HuntingFriday, Saturday, and Sunday only
Jun 5, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027
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