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State Representative Jim Buchy
Deer Season in
Ohio
For motorists, a deer hunter is the best defense between you and an
auto insurance claim. In Ohio, hunters are a critical part of managing
the deer population and this deer season will be no exception.
Archery season in Ohio for deer hunters began on September 24th and
will run through February 5th, while deer gun season will begin on
November 28th and end on December 4th, with a bonus season December
17th and 18th. Hunters using a muzzleloader will have another
opportunity in the New Year, with a four day season January 7th through
January 10th, and youth deer gun season will be November 19th and 20th.
Once again, bag limits have stayed the same as last year. In Auglaize,
Darke, Mercer, and Shelby counties, hunters will be under the two-deer
bag limit. These bag limits are established by county lines, so you
should consult the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) handbook
on bag limits in other counties. Hunters this year will be using the
electronic checking system, which has successfully reduced
administrative concerns during deer season and ensures that permit
money is put to better use.
ODNR is tasked with managing the deer population in the state and
considers multiple factors before establishing bag limits. We are
currently seeing the benefits of a major push a few years ago to thin
the deer population in the state—a practice that results in healthier
deer. Ultimately, these state policies are focused on improving the
hunting experience in Ohio. Whether you are hunting with a bow or a gun
this deer season, please be safe and remember to wear your orange.
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