So it is hunting season again . . .
DEER SEASON
Archery, Oct. 1-Jan. 31
Early muzzleloader Oct. 24-29
Gun, Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Statewide muzzleloader, Dec. 27-30.
Youth season: Nov. 19-20 for 17 and younger with supervision
from a non-hunting adult.
An Ohio hunting license (resident, $19, youth or senior, $10, non-resident $125) is needed, along with a special deer permit ($24 adult, $12 youth, senior) or urban deer permit ($15).
TURKEY SEASON
Dates: Shotgun season is Oct. 8-23;
Archery-Oct. 24-Nov. 27.
The fall season is open only in designated counties in southeast Ohio and Ashtabula, Trumbull and Geauga counties in northeast Ohio.
Youth season: Hunters have to wait until spring for a special turkey season.
An Ohio hunting license (resident, $19, youth or senior, $10, non-resident $125) is needed, along with a special turkey permit ($24 adult, $12 youth, senior).
WATERFOWL
(I'm not a waterfowl hunter, but here is the schedule and fees)
The North Zone duck season is Oct. 15-Dec. 4 and Dec. 24-Jan. 1.
The Lake Erie Goose Zone season is Oct. 15-31 and Dec. 10-Jan. 1.
The North Zone Goose Season is Oct. 15-Nov. 27 and Dec. 17-Jan. 1.
Youth season: The special Youth Waterfowl Hunt for hunters 15 and under is Saturday and Sunday. Ducks, geese, coots and mergansers are permitted. Youth hunters must be supervised by a non-hunting adult.
An Ohio hunting license (resident, $19, youth or senior, $10, non-resident $125) is needed, along with Ohio ($15) and federal ($15) waterfowl stamps.
