Rep. Lear Highlights the Official Start of Ohio’s Fall Hunting Season on September 1st

COLUMBUS – State Representative Beth Lear (R-Galena) is pleased to share that the month of September officially marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season.

“Ohio’s hunters play an important role in conservation, keeping our herds and flocks at healthy numbers to avoid disease and overpopulation,” said Rep. Lear. “I wish all of you happy and safe hunting!”

The Ohio 2025 hunting season opening dates are as follows:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Squirrel (fox, red, and gray)
Dove
Rail (Virginia and sora)
Snipe
Gallinule

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Early Canada goose (through Sunday, September 14)
Early teal (blue-winged and green winged; through Sunday, September 14)

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Deer Archery

Additionally, House Bill 64 – legislation championed by members of the Ohio House Majority Caucus – lowers the age to 65 for Ohioans to qualify for senior discounts on hunting, fishing, and other sportsmen licenses. The bill takes effect on September 30^th, just in time for deer hunting season.

To sign up for your hunting license and to find the full hunting season schedule, click here.