Ohio: 2026-27 deer seasons, resident license fees and official links
Run by: Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Below are the deer season dates and resident license fees we could read on official pages (regulation year 2026-27). This state is newly added and coverage is partial.
Deer seasons
| Season type | Zone / unit | Dates (inclusive) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 to Feb 7, 2027 | |
| Archery | Disease surveillance area (DSA) | Sep 12, 2026 to Feb 7, 2027 | DSA counties and townships are defined in the official bag limit map and regulations. |
| Youth gun | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Gun | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Gun (second weekend) | Statewide | Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | Listed as a second gun period on the season dates sheet (called bonus gun in the regulations). |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 5, 2027 | |
| Early gun | Disease surveillance area (DSA) | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 |
Source: Ohio Division of Wildlife: 2026-27 hunting and trapping season dates. Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Dates can vary by zone, unit or land type; check the official page for your location.
Other species
| Species and season | Zone / unit | Dates (inclusive) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey: Fall turkey | Select counties (the sheet lists 70 counties) | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Limit 1 for the season. County list is in the official regulations. |
Source: Official season dates. Last verified Oct 17, 2026.
Selected resident license fees
| License (resident) | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident 1-year hunting license, adult | $19.00 | 2026-27 regulations. Youth 1-year is $10; senior 1-year is $10. | Official page |
| Either-sex deer permit, resident adult | $31.20 | Youth $16.00; senior $12.00. | Official page |
| Deer management permit, resident | $15.00 | Same fee for adult and youth. | Official page |
| Fall or spring turkey permit, resident adult | $31.20 | Each permit; youth $16.00, senior $12.00. | Official page |
| Resident 1-year fishing license | $25.00 | 2026-27 fishing regulations. 1-day resident is $14.00; senior 1-year is $10.00. | Official page |
Fees are copied from the official page linked in each row, last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees, agent fees and online fees change; confirm before you buy.
Good to know
- The statewide deer limit is six deer, and no more than one may be antlered. County limits also apply.
Source: Ohio 2026-27 hunting and trapping regulations. Last verified Oct 17, 2026.
Not yet researched
Spring turkey dates (listed as to be announced), fall turkey county list, county bag limits, bear (none listed), small game and waterfowl dates, fishing seasons, non-resident fees.