Hunting in Ohio
Everything you need to hunt legally in Ohio. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
March 1 - February 28/29
Wildlife Agency
ODNR
Updated: January 2026
Ohio Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Ohio.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Ohio based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Ohio hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $19 resident
Compare Ohio hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
15 species covered
Ohio bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Ohio hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Ohio hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Ohio License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $19.00 | $125.96 |
| Resident Fishing | $25.00 | $50.96 |
| Deer Permit | $24.00 | $145.96 |
| Turkey Permit | $24.00 | $145.96 |
Ohio Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Ohio.
Deer
Archery
Sep 27
to Feb 1
Deer
Shotgun
Nov 30
to Dec 7
Deer
Shotgun
Dec 13
to Dec 14
Deer
Muzzleloader
Jan 3
to Jan 6
Turkey
Apr 20
to May 18
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
ODNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through HuntFish OH app and Ohio Outdoors app.
Hunter Education
Ohio requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Ohio.
Store Your Ohio License in Hunter Passport
Keep your OH hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.