Ohio's 2026-27 Deer Hunting & Season Dates
2026-27 Deer Hunting Seasons 
Deer hunting season dates are similar to last year. Only one antlered deer may be harvested, regardless of where or how it is taken. Hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The statewide deer hunting dates for 2026-27 include:
Ohio’s statewide deer seasons:
Archery: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, to Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027 Youth gun: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 Gun: Monday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026; Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 Muzzleloader: Saturday, Jan. 2 to Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027Additional deer hunting opportunities in the disease surveillance area:
Early archery: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, to Sunday Feb. 7, 2027 Early gun: Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
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