Ohio
The Ohio muzzleloader season is a great time for black powder enthusiasts to hunt deer, wild turkey and other big game. Early season hunting is the best time to go after deer since they haven’t been spooked off by other shots and hunters yet. During the Ohio Muzzleloader Hunting Season, a muzzleloading rifle must be .38 caliber or larger and muzzleloading shotgun must be 10-gauge or smaller using one ball per barrel.
Ohio Muzzleloader Hunting Season 2024-2025
Deer hunting seasons
Deer are Ohio’s most popular game animal. Seasons in 2023-24 will have similar dates to last year. Bag limits will increase to three deer in Belmont, Gallia, Geauga, Harrison, Jefferson, and Monroe counties, and will decrease to two in Butler County. As in years past, only one antlered deer may be harvested, regardless of where or how it is taken. The deer hunting season dates for 2024-25 include:
- Deer archery: Sept. 28, 2024-Feb. 2, 2025
- Youth deer gun: Nov. 16-17, 2024
- Deer gun: Dec. 3-8, 2024; Dec. 21-22, 2024
- Deer muzzleloader: Jan. 4-7, 2025
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Ohio Muzzleloader Hunting Season Regulations
Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) or the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). These laws are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of the most current laws when hunting.
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