Official DNR Dates
Hunting Calendar
Exact season dates released by each state's wildlife agency — never guesses.
Ohio • Updated November 10, 2026
Deer
ArcheryStatewide
Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027Open · 87 days left
Youth GunStatewide
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026Opens in 9 days
GunStatewide. Second segment: Dec 19-20, 2026
Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026Opens in 18 days
MuzzleloaderStatewide
Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 5, 2027Opens in 51 days
Bonus GunStatewide bonus gun weekend.
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026Opens in 37 days
DSA ArcheryDisease Surveillance Area
Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027Open · 87 days left
DSA Early GunDisease Surveillance Area
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026Closed
Turkey
Fall70 open counties
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Closed
Squirrel
RegularStatewide
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Open · 80 days left
Firearm/Archery
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Open · 80 days left
Furbearer
Hunting/TrappingFox, raccoon, skunk, opossum, weasel
Nov 10, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Open · 80 days left
Mink and Muskrat
TrappingExtended to March 15, 2027 in select counties.
Nov 10, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Open · 108 days left
Beaver
TrappingStatewide
Dec 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Opens in 44 days
River Otter
TrappingStatewide
Dec 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Opens in 44 days
Dove
RegularSecond segment: Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Closed
FirearmSecond segment: 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-01
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Closed
Early Canada Goose
RegularStatewide
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Closed
Firearm
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Closed
Early Teal
RegularStatewide
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Closed
FirearmBlue-winged and green-winged teal
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Closed
Rail
StatewideVirginia, Sora
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Closed
Firearm
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Closed
Gallinule
RegularStatewide
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Closed
Firearm
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026Closed
Snipe
StatewideWilson's Snipe. Second segment: 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-01
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026Open · 13 days left
Woodcock
RegularStatewide
Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Open · 17 days left
Waterfowl
Youth/MilitaryYouth, active military, and veterans.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026Closed
Goose
Zone AFirst segment
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Closed
Zone BFirst segment
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Closed
Zone CFirst segment
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Closed
Duck
Zone ASecond segment: 2026-11-14 to 2026-12-27
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Closed
Zone BSecond segment: 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-10
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Closed
Zone CSecond segment: 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-31
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Closed
Rabbit
RegularCottontail rabbit
Nov 6, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Open · 108 days left
Pheasant
RegularRoosters only
Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Open · 59 days left
Firearm/Archery
Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Open · 59 days left
Quail
StatewideBobwhite, select counties and wildlife areas
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Open · 17 days left
Crow
StatewideFriday, Saturday, & Sunday only
Jun 5, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027Open · 115 days left
Fox, Raccoon, Skunk, Opossum, Weasel
TrappingStatewide
Nov 10, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Open · 80 days left
Hunting and TrappingStatewide
Nov 10, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Open · 80 days left
Mink, Muskrat
TrappingStatewide
Nov 10, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Open · 108 days left
Duck, Coot, and Merganser
FirearmSecond segment: 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-10
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Closed
Cottontail Rabbit
Firearm/Archery
Nov 6, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Open · 108 days left
Chukar
Firearm/Archery
Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Open · 59 days left
Coyote
Hunting and TrappingNo closed season
Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027Open · 292 days left