There are four hunting seasons for white-tailed deer in Ohio and one of them begins on Sept. 25, 2021. The deer hunting season starts in the fall and lasts through February. Hunting season dates and times are posted on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website at www.ohiodnr.com.
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Can you shoot a deer in your backyard in Ohio?
May I hunt on my own property? Yes, but only for white-tail deer and you must meet the land requirements of a minimum of five (5) acres.
If you don’t have an Ohio hunting license or deer permit, you still need to check with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to see if you are allowed to hunt in Ohio. You must be at least 18 years of age to legally hunt.
If you have not yet reached the age of 18, please contact your local DNR office for more information.
What time can you start hunting deer in Ohio?
The hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset.
What caliber rifle is legal for deer in Ohio?
Straight-walled bullets are now legal for deer hunting, thanks to a broad-swath inclusion of new hunting regulations. If approved by the Wildlife Council, Ohio deer hunters will be able to use any straight-walled cartridge rifle with a minimum caliber of. 357 to a maximum range of 300 yards.
“”This is a huge step forward for hunting in Ohio,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mike O’Brien. “We have been working with the hunting community for a long time to make sure we have the right regulations in place to ensure the safety of hunters and the public.
Can you bait deer in Ohio 2021?
While baiting deer in Ohio is typically legal during state hunting seasons (check Ohio Department of Natural Resources regulations for restrictions), generally feeding deer throughout the year is not allowed. If you are caught feeding a deer, you can be fined up to $1,000 and/or have your hunting license suspended for one year. If you feed a wild animal during a hunting season, your license will be suspended until the end of the season.
How much is a deer tag in Ohio?
The license for non-residents in Ohio costs $125. Either-sex deer tag is $24, and antlerless tags are $15. You can apply online at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website, or you can mail in your application. You will need to provide your name, address, date of birth, driver’s license number, social security number and proof of Ohio residency.
Can you shoot a deer out of your house?
Regardless of what the animals are doing on your property, you are free to hunt and shoot them. Don’t do it to cut off hunters on the other side of the fence from their prey. That’s not hunting, and it’s illegal.
Can you hunt on Sundays in Ohio?
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, hunting is allowed over most of the state.
Is baiting deer legal in Ohio?
Deer baiting is legal in Ohio, but its practice is limited inasmuch as Ohio deer have so much natural and man-made habitat in the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is responsible for the management of Ohio’s deer population. The ODNR’s Division of Wildlife Management (DWM) oversees the deer management program.
DWM’s Deer Management Unit (DMU) has jurisdiction over the hunting and trapping of deer and other wildlife, including the use of bait. In addition, the DMU has the authority to issue permits to hunters and trappers to hunt and trap deer on public lands. For more information, please visit www.odnr.state.oh.us/deer.
