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Ohio's 2018
Fall Hunting Seasons Just Around the Corner
Canada goose and teal seasons start Sept. 2
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters are invited to enjoy early waterfowl
seasons for Canada goose and teal that begin on Saturday, Sept. 2,
according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Hunters should check regulations for changes to rules, season dates and
bag limits as the 2017 fall seasons begin. A summary of Ohio’s hunting
and trapping regulations is available where licenses are sold, at ODNR
Division of Wildlife offices and at wildohio.gov.
This year, squirrel, dove, rail, snipe and gallinule seasons open up
the 2017 fall hunting season, which all begin on Friday, Sept. 1. Doves
may be hunted sunrise to sunset, except for areas posted otherwise,
from Friday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 5. The daily bag limit is 15
doves, with a possession limit of 45 after the second day.
The early Canada goose and teal seasons begin on Saturday, Sept. 2.
Canada geese may be hunted from sunrise to sunset Sept. 2-10 with a
daily bag limit of five birds. Teal may be hunted from sunrise to
sunset Sept. 2-17 with a daily bag limit of six birds. Possession
limits after the second day for both teal and Canada geese are three
times the daily bag limits.
Ohio’s popular archery season for deer begins later in the month on
Saturday, Sept. 30, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Deer hunting
hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The
statewide bag limit is six deer, and only one deer may be antlered
regardless of location or method of take. Deer bag limits are
determined by county, and hunters cannot exceed a county bag limit.
Additional details about deer hunting rules are contained in the
2017-2018 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet.
The ODNR Division of Wildlife is responsible for protecting and
managing Ohio’s fish and wildlife resources for the benefit of all
Ohioans.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural
resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
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