The Ohio Wildlife Council is considering rule changes for the state's 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons. Ohioans can submit their comments on the proposed changes until April 1 through wildohio.gov ...

Deer hunters checked more than 230,000 deer during the season that ended Feb. 1. See the changes proposed for next season.

Either-sex deer take allowed unless there is a bucks-only season in progress. Archery season allows either-sex deer to be taken except when a bucks-only firearms season is in progress. Daily limit ...

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Sheryl Magdycz searches for tracks while deer hunting at the Hiram H. Fox Wildlife Management Area, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Worthington. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo During shotgun season, deer ...