Overview of proposed deer hunting seasons for 20172018. Columbus, oh the ohio wildlife council heard proposals for ohio s 20172018 deer season dates and bag limits at wednesdays meeting, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Unionville, ohio a southeast ohio man shot a massive deer on oct. The antlerless permit is not valid in a two deer county. Details about deer hunting rules can be found in the 20172018 ohio hunting and trapping regulations, available where licenses are sold or at wildohio. Rut is near in ohio, ahead of gun season outdoornews. Ohio guide outfitters takes great excitement and pride in this because of word of mouth and you as hunters are our greatest asset. With the 201718 deer season in the books, oklahoma again proved why it is a great destination for deer hunters from across the country. Getting ready for the 20172018 ohio whitetail season. Whitetail deer hunting in ohio oakwood outfittersdeer. Fall wild turkey hunting has expanded to 11 additional counties. Ohios traditional deergun hunting season begins nov. Season dates and bag limits for waterfowl and other migratory birds. The ohio wildlife council has approved regulations for the 20182019 hunting and trapping seasons, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr.
Columbus hunters checked 22,366 whitetailed deer on monday, nov. We are almost completely booked in the 2016 2017 hunting season. Dec 07, 2017 home forums ohio hunting forums ohio whitetail deer hunting 2017 2018 deer harvest pictures. In meigs county this season, 3,115 deer were checked in which is down from 20162017 which had 3,476. Ohios annual youth whitetailed deer hunting season gives young hunters the opportunity to pursue the states most popular biggame animal on nov. Columbus, oh the 20172018 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the ohio wildlife council at its scheduled meeting on wednesday, april 12, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Our hunting leases are on highquality, private land that is a combination of hardwood and cropland. Ohio hunters harvest more than 172,000 deer during 2018. An additional deer permit allows a hunter to take up to two additional deer beyond the four deer allowed by the statewide or youth. Oakwood outfitters whitetail deer hunting outfitters email local.
A hunter may take as many deer as allowed for each zone. Last year, 182,169 deer were checked during the 20162017 season. Hunting any wild animal except waterfowl from 30 minutes before. Ohio wildlife council receives 20172018 deer hunting proposals. Last year, hunters checked 72,814 deer over the same period. Oakwood outfitters offers semiguided ohio trophy whitetail deer hunting with lodging in new cabins your ohio hunting outfitter for whitetail deer hunting in ohio. Discussion in ohio whitetail deer hunting started by randall, dec 7, 2017. Trappers must have a copy of these regulations, a permit issued by the refuge, and all applicable state trapping licenses. Season opening date closing date page whitetailed deer hunting deer archery sept. Among the proposals were modifications to bag limits for several counties throughout the state. Legal calibers for straightwalled cartridge rifles have expanded. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location.
Hunters checked 186,247 whitetailed deer throughout ohios 20172018 deer season, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Located in southeastern ohio, we strive to provide an enjoyable and memorable trophy whitetail deer and turkey hunting experience to our customers. Last year, 186,247 deer were checked during the 20172018 season. Whitetail deer hunts ohio guide outfitters mansfield oh. Gun season november 27, 2017 december 3, 2017 december 16, 2017 december 17, 2017 muzzleloader season january 6, 2018 january 9, 2018 2017 hunting regulations 2018 ohio deer two deer county three deer county three deer county four deer county a hunter may kill no more than two deer in a two deer county during the 2017 2018 season. The odnr division of wildlife remains committed to. Since the february to february 20082009 hunting season, when there were 118 deer vehicle collisions in the city, the numbers have declined every year, to a low of two accidents during the 2017. Hunting data indicates little change in 2016, a modest increase in 2017, stable to slightly higher for 2018. Ohio hunters harvested 186,247 deer during the 201718 season, according to the wildlife divisions ohio deer summary. We work hard to keep our calendar current, but always refer to the hunting regulation booklet for official, legal season dates 20202021 deer hunting seasons regular gun 1. Ohio hunters harvest more than 172,000 deer during 20182019. We took a total of 38 guys, we had 22 kills, 5 wounds, and 6 misses. Also, find out how to comply with requirements to log and report harvested deer.
This has been and will continue to be the backbone of ohios deer program. Odnr releases list of 20182019 deer hunting dates, regulations. Details about deer hunting rules are contained in the 20162017 ohio hunting and trapping. Deer hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30. Waterfowl hunting zones and season structures for 20212025 will be selected in 2020. Hunters set new archery season record with harvest of 29,094. As of 20172018 ohio deer season winds down we figured we would throw together a teaser video wrapping up this years season. Whitetail buck hunting the rut 2018 pa bowhunting archery deer season. Odnr operations during coronavirus updated 5122020 at 5. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Despite enduring some poor weather, hunters in ohio checked 60,557 whitetailed deer during the 2018 weeklong deergun season, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Seasons, dates and bag limits do not apply to wildlife management areas.
Kills by ohio hunters up on opening day of deergun season. All hunters are required to have all necessary licenses from the ohio department of natural resources. Hunters checked 172,040 whitetailed deer throughout ohio s 20182019 deer season, according to the ohio department of natural resources. The statewide season limit for anlered deer is one per hunter. Deer breeding season poses danger on highways news. Tuscarawas county was the secondtop deer harvester, taking 5,722 deer in 2017. The corps of engineers coe allows hunting on some, but not all, coe properties. Hunters checked 172,040 whitetailed deer throughout ohios 20182019 deer season, according to the ohio department of natural resources. No more than two deer may be taken from a two deer county during the 20172018 deer hunting season.
Nov 02, 2017 ohios annual youth whitetailed deer hunting season gives young hunters the opportunity to pursue the states most popular biggame animal on nov. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Details about deer hunting rules can be found in the 2017 2018 ohio hunting and trapping regulations, available where licenses are sold or at wildohio. No more than two deer may be taken from a two deer county during the 2017 2018 deer hunting season. Columbus hunters checked 172,040 whitetailed deer throughout ohios 20182019 deer season, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. This estimate is generated from harvest and age structure data, which is collected through telecheck and by kdfwr staff. May 19, 2018 the ohio wildlife council has approved regulations for the 2018 2019 hunting and trapping seasons, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. After a couple of years of tighter restrictions designed to boost the deer population, weve increased the season bag limit in 21 counties for 20172018, said tonkovich, in his 24th season of. The state has been trying to slowly increase the population. Thats up from,651 or % more on the seasons opening day in 2018, according to figures released tuesday by the ohio department of. Deervehicle collisions decline as hunter harvests increase. Only eithersex permits may be used after sunday, nov. Gun season november 27, 2017 december 3, 2017 december 16, 2017 december 17, 2017 muzzleloader season january 6, 2018 january 9, 2018 2017hunting regulations 2018 ohio deer twodeer county threedeer county threedeer county fourdeer county a hunter may kill no more than two deer in a twodeer county during the 20172018 season.
So we had another good year at clear creek outfitters this 20172018 season. Ohio wildlife council receives 20172018 deer hunting. Ohio deer season likely to remain largely unchanged in 2017. The ohio division of wildlife presented its list of game law proposals to the eightmember ohio wildlife council on feb. A hunter may kill no more than one antlered deer during the 20172018 season regardless of where or how it is taken. The ohio department of natural resources continues to operate in accordance to guidance from the ohio department of health and governor mike dewine in the wake of the covid19 coronavirus in ohio. Facilitated discussions with small groups of hunters occurred in december 2018.
So we had another good year at clear creek outfitters this 2017 2018 season. And, it is a story about a hunt that almost didnt happen. Ohio guide outfitters in mansfield oh is getting ready for the 2017 2018 ohio whitetail season. Ohio hunters harvest 186,000 deer during 20172018 season. The odnr division of wildlife remains committed to properly managing ohios deer populations.
Columbus, ohio hunters checked 186,247 whitetailed deer throughout ohio s 20172018 deer season, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Ohio deer harvest for 201819 season whitetailfirst. All hunting laws of the state of ohio must be followed. Ohios deergun season opens with more than 22,000 deer. The following refuge properties are open to trapping during the 20172018 trapping season.
Sep 29, 2018 252018 ohio hunters harvest more than 186,000 deer during 20172018 season. Columbus, oh the ohio wildlife council heard proposals for ohios 20172018 deer season dates and bag limits at wednesdays meeting. Deer breeding season poses danger on highways news times. Ohio wildlife council approves 20172018 hunting regulations. Ohio guide outfitters in mansfield oh is getting ready for the 20172018 ohio whitetail season. Deer hunting regulations over the past three seasons have been designed to allow for moderate herd growth throughout most of the state.
Trapping 2017 2018 season ohio river islands national wildlife refuge. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of applicable federal regulations on federal lands forest service, national recreation areas, etc. There were a lot of ups and downs and a couple of deer that werent on. Deer bag limits are determined by county, and hunters cannot exceed counties bag limit. Trapping 2017 2018 season ohio river islands national. We have one more hunt available this season and have already started booking into the 2017 2018 season. Ohio deer hunters monster buck measures 211 inches photo. Ohios hunters checked 14,115 whitetailed deer during ohios 2017 twoday deergun hunting season, dec. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Learn more about new hunting rules for 20192020, including changes to deer hunting regulations.
We still have lots of bucks left over for next year, and continue to mange the herd for bigger bucks every year. In order to take more than four deer statewide, an additional deer permit must be purchased. Hunters checked 186,247 whitetailed deer throughout ohios 20172018 deer season, according to the ohio department of natural resources. Jan 23, 2018 as of 20172018 ohio deer season winds down we figured we would throw together a teaser video wrapping up this years season. Our hunting leases are on highquality, private land that is a. Archive of past too deer contests and member hunt journals. We are almost completely booked in the 20162017 hunting season. Annual deergun week concludes for ohio hunters wktn a. The ohio wildlife council approved the 20172018 hunting seasons in april 2017. Home forums ohio hunting forums ohio whitetail deer hunting 20172018 deer harvest pictures. Fish and wildlifes process allows the proposal of waterfowl regulations to the ohio wildlife council in january. Both deer need to be tagged with an eithersex permit. We have one more hunt available this season and have already started booking into the 20172018 season. A hunter may kill no more than one antlered deer during the 2017 2018 season regardless of where or how it is taken.
Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Nov 02, 2018 ohio hunters harvested 186,247 deer during the 2017 18 season, according to the wildlife divisions ohio deer summary. Ohio wildlife council receives 20172018 deer hunting proposals posted on 292017 by division of wildlife columbus, oh the ohio wildlife council heard proposals for ohios 20172018 deer season dates and bag limits at wednesdays meeting, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Gun season november 27, 2017 december 3, 2017 december 16, 2017 december 17, 2017 muzzleloader season january 6, 2018 january 9, 2018 proposeddeer hunting regulations 2017 2018 ohio twodeer county threedeer county threedeer county fourdeer county a hunter may kill no more than two deer in a twodeer county during the 20172018 season. Ohio hunters harvest more than 186,000 deer during 20172018.