Ohio Hunting Resources (Updated: December 15, 2025)

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Quick Menu

• Buckeye Hunter Hub (Free Map • Free Membership • Social Platform)

• Regulations & Licenses

• Public Lands & Maps

• Harvest & Species Reports (2024+)

• Hunter Education & Safety

• Controlled Hunts & Special Opportunities

• Hunting Outfitters & Guides

• Local & Small Businesses (Gear, Land Prep, etc.)

• Shooting Ranges

• Local Gun Shops

• Veterans & Military Resources

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Buckeye Hunter Hub (Free Map • Free Membership • Social Platform)

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• Buckeye Hunter Hub (home): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/

• Free Hunting Map (BHH Hunting Map): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/bhh-hunting-map

• Open BHH Map V2 (direct): https://joshbhh.github.io/buckeyehunterhub-map2/

• Free Membership / Plans: https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/plans-pricing

• Social Platform for Hunters (BHH Hunt Group): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/bhh-hunt-group

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Regulations & Licenses

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• Ohio Hunting Regulations hub: https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/hunting-regulations

• Ohio Hunting & Trapping Regulations PDF (2025–26): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/Ohio%20Hunting%20and%20Trapping%20Regulations%20ENGLISH.pdf

• Buy hunting licenses & permits: https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/hunting-licenses-permits

• Ohio Wildlife Licensing System (purchase portal): https://oh-web.s3licensing.com/

• HuntFish OH Mobile App (official info): https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/huntfishoh-mobile-app

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Public Lands & Maps (State Wildlife Areas, State Forests, Federal)

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• Public Hunting & Wildlife Area Maps (downloadable area maps): https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/wildlife/documents-publications/hunting-area-maps

• Hunting Regulations & Areas Map (interactive ODNR map): https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/services-to-business-industry/gis-mapping-services/hunting-regulations-map

• State Forest Maps (PDF map library): https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/forestry/maps-documents/maps-state-forests

• Wayne National Forest (Hunting, Fishing & Shooting): https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/wayne/recreation/opportunities/hunting-fishing-and-shooting

• Dove Hunting Areas Map (interactive): https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/dove-hunting-areas-map

• Ohio Landowner/Hunter Access Partnership (private-land access): https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/ohio-landowner-hunter-access

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Harvest & Species Reports (2024+)

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Deer (Ohio)

• Deer Harvest Summary (in-season weekly + final): https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/deer-harvest-summary

• Ohio’s Final 2024–25 Deer Harvest Report (article): https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/ohios-final-2024-25-deer-harvest-report

• Ohio’s 2024 Weeklong Deer Gun Season Results (article): https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/ohios-2024-weeklong-deer-gun-hunting-season-results

• 2024–25 Ohio Deer Harvest Stats (PDF): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/wildlife-management/2024-25_Ohio_Deer_Harvest_Stats.pdf

Turkey (Ohio)

• Ohio’s 2024 Spring Wild Turkey Season Results (article): https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/ohios-2024-spring-wild-turkey-hunting-season-results

• Turkey Harvest Summary (links to 2024 PDFs + more): https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/wildlife-management/wildlife-population-studies/turkey-harvest-summary

Waterfowl (2024+)

• USFWS Waterfowl Population Status Report 2024 (PDF): https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/waterfowl-population-status-report-2024.pdf

• Ducks Unlimited – 2024 Duck Numbers (survey summary): https://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-surveys/2024-duck-numbers

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Hunter Education & Safety

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• Hunter Education Course options & schedule: https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/education-training/hunter-education/huntered-courses

• Hunter Safety resources (ODNR): https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/recreational-safety/hunter-safety

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Controlled Hunts & Special Opportunities

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• Controlled Hunting Access Lotteries (apply for controlled permits): https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/controlled-hunting-trapping

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Hunting Outfitters & Guides (Ohio)

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(Always verify licensing/insurance and hunt type before booking.)

• Ohio Guide Outfitters: https://www.ohioguideoutfitters.com/

• Brushy Fork Outfitters: https://brushyforkoutfitters.com/

• Southern Ohio Outfitters: https://www.southernohiooutfitters.com/

• Legend Valley Outfitters: https://legendvalleyoutfitters.com/

• Captain Ken’s Wild Wings (Lake Erie waterfowl + fishing): https://www.captkenswildwings.com/

• Huckeye Charters (Lake Erie waterfowl): https://www.huckeyecharters.com/

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Local & Small Businesses (Gear, Archery, Land Prep, etc.)

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• Lancaster Archery Supply: https://lancasterarchery.com/

• Whitetail Institute (food plots): https://whitetailinstitute.com/

• Mobile Hunting Solutions (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/mobilehuntingsolutions/

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Shooting Ranges (ODNR + Private)

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ODNR public ranges

• Public Shooting Ranges & Buy Permits: https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/shooting-ranges-permits

• Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range (ODNR page): https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/delaware-wildlife-area-shooting-range

• Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range (ODNR page): https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/spring-valley-wildlife-area-shooting-range

Private / other notable facilities

• Black Wing Shooting Center: https://blackwingsc.com/

• AimHi (training + range): https://goaimhi.com/

• The Cardinal Center (clays + events): https://www.thecardinalcenter.com/

• Civilian Marksmanship Program (Camp Perry / Ohio ranges): https://thecmp.org/ranges/

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Local Gun Shops (Ohio)

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• Vance Outdoors: https://www.vanceoutdoors.com/

• Fin Feather Fur Outfitters: https://www.finfeatherfur.com/

• The Sportsman’s Den: https://www.sportsmansden.com/

• Parma Armory: https://theparmaarmory.com/

• Cleveland Armory: http://www.clevelandarmory.com/

• Black Wing Shooting Center (retail + gunsmithing): https://blackwingsc.com/

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Veterans & Military Resources (Ohio)

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• ODNR: Buy hunting licenses & permits (includes veteran notes): https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/hunting-licenses-permits

• Disabled Veterans & Former POWs – 5-Year Free License Application (PDF): https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/Disabled%20Vets%20POWS%205-year%20free%20DNR%209032-B.pdf

• Ohio Dept. of Veterans Services – Recreation Discounts: https://dvs.ohio.gov/veteran-benefits/benefits-resources/recreation-discounts

• Ohio Veterans Outdoors: https://www.ohvetsoutdoors.org/

• Veterans Outdoor Adventures Ohio: https://voaohio.com/

• Buckeye Hero Hunt (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/p/Buckeye-Hero-Hunt-100069383685323/

• ODNR Veterans’ Archery Hunt (info/news): https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/veteran-archery-hunt-zaleski-2025

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