| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Crow | General · Fri/Sat/Sun only | Aug 18, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · Two Segments | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Snipe | General · Two Segments | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Disease Surveillance Area | Sep 12, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 |
| Wild turkey | General · Fall Turkey · Open Counties (70) | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife sources.
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