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Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations Approved for 2010-11
Apr
8 Written by: ODNR Division of Wildlife
4/8/2010

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2010

Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations Approved for 2010-11
Nine northwest counties move to Deer Zone B

COLUMBUS, OH – The proposal to eliminate requirement that hunters must first purchase a regular deer permit before purchasing antlerless deer permits was passed by the Ohio Wildlife Council at the April 7 meeting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

Also, hunters in nine northwest Ohio counties will be given a higher deer bag limit.

The change to the deer zones includes moving nine northwest Ohio counties from Deer Zone A to Zone B. The counties are Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams.

Hunters can again buy antlerless deer permits at reduced prices for hunting in an urban zone, participating in a Division of Wildlife-authorized controlled hunt or hunting during the September 25 to November 28 portion of the deer season. The sale of reduced priced antlerless permits will cease after November 28, so hunters need to commit early to buying and using the extra reduced-cost permits to take full advantage of this opportunity. The deadline for using the antlerless permit will be extended to December 5 for those hunting in Deer Zone C. Cost of the antlerless deer permit remains $15.

The maximum number of deer that a hunter may take in Deer Zone A is two. Prior to November 29, hunters may take up to two deer in Zone A, one of which may be on a $15 antlerless deer permit. Beginning November 29, hunters may take only one deer in Zone A and antlerless permits may not be used.

The maximum number of deer that a hunter may take in Deer Zone B is four. Prior to November 29, hunters may take up to four deer in Zone B, two of which may be on $15 antlerless deer permits. Beginning November 29, hunters may take only two deer in Zone B and antlerless permits may not be used.

The maximum number of deer that a hunter may take in Deer Zone C is six. Prior to December 6, hunters may take up to six deer in Zone C, three of which may be on $15 antlerless deer permits. Beginning December 6, hunters may take only three deer in Zone C and antlerless permits may not be used.

Those hunting in urban zones and at Division of Wildlife-authorized controlled hunts will again have a six-deer bag limit, and those deer will not count against the hunter's zone bag limit.

Either a $15 antlerless deer permit and a valid hunting license or $24 deer permit and a valid hunting license are required to hunt deer in Ohio. A hunter may take only one antlered deer in Ohio, regardless of zone, hunting method or season.

2010-11 White-tailed Deer Seasons and Dates
Archery season - September 25 through February 6, 2011
Special area muzzleloader hunts - October 18-23
Youth deer-gun season - November 20-21
Statewide deer-gun season - November 29 through December 5 and December 18-19
Statewide muzzleloader season - January 8-11, 2011
During the December 18-19 portion of the deer-gun season, hunters will be allowed to hunt other legal game species in season as long as hunters meet specified requirements, such as the hunter orange requirement for deer-gun season.

During the 2009-2010 season hunters killed a total of 261,314 deer. Approximately 475,000 people hunt white-tailed deer in Ohio.

Hunting seasons for rabbit, pheasant, quail, squirrel, crow, and wild turkey were approved as proposed. So were trapping seasons for beaver, mink, muskrat, and river otter, along with the hunting and trapping seasons for beaver, fox, raccoon, skunk, and weasel.

2010-11 Hunting and /or Trapping Seasons and Dates
Squirrel - September 1 through January 31, 2011
Ruffed grouse – October 9 through January 31, 2011
Fall Wild Turkey – October 9 – November 28, in specified counties
Youth upland season – October 16 – 17 and October 23 - 24
Cottontail rabbit - November 5 through February 28, 2011
Ring-necked Pheasant - November 5 through January 9, 2011
Bobwhite Quail – November 5 – 28, in specified counties
Fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum, and weasel – November 10 through January 31, 2011
Mink and muskrat - November 10 through February 28, 2011
Mink, muskrat, raccoon, skunk, opossum, and weasel (Lake Erie Marsh area) - November 10 through March 15, 2011
Beaver – December 26 through February 28, 2011
River Otter – December 26 through February 28, 2011
Youth Spring Wild Turkey Season – April 16 and 17, 2011
Spring Wild Turkey – April 18, 2011 through May 15, 2011
Crow (Fri, Sat, Sun only) – June 4, 2010 through March 13, 2011 and June 3, 2011 through March 12, 2012
Coyote and woodchuck – No closed season
Rules and season dates for migratory birds including mourning dove, Canada goose, rail, moorhen, snipe, woodcock, and waterfowl hunting will be set in August, in compliance with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's 2010-11 framework.

All hunting and trapping season dates and rules can be found at wildohio.com.

Clay, as someone who isn't a hunter, I found this information regarding the various hunting seasons very interesting. I didn't know fox were plentiful enough to hunt (apparently, they are). As far as I'm concerned, we could declare open season on Canada goose and crows (damn annoying birds IMO).

Thanks for posting it!

Had a friend over last thursday evening - got the bows out and practiced..

I'm still a bit confused on the "4 deer in zone B, but no antlerless deer after nov. 29th............that means, even though I bought the antlerless permits - I can't use them for gun season? Like, say with bow I get a doe and a buck. Even if I have another antlerless permit, I can't go during gun season?

This time of year is bitter sweet for me . Summer is going but football and hunting are gearing up .

Probably can't answer this question, but what percentage of hunters would you say follow the rules exactly?

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remember hunting is a privlidge not a right.

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A privilege given to us by whom?

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but I think most follow the spirit of the laws to the best of their knowledge.

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Sometimes I gotta wonder . How many times have you heard that gun crack before you can see anything ? It always scares the crap outta me to think what morons are in the woods with me .

Ok, let's just say hunting animals within their designated time frame?

I'm with ya Arch, We have a DNR officer attending one of our clubs meetings to help explain,

My understanding of the rules are kinda like yours, 3 deer which have to be doe can be taken prior to shot gun season, than you can use your atlered tag to take either a antlered or atlerless deer, but I've also heard diffent senarios, I know I'm not taking 4 deer, I'll get my doe with my bow, just bought a new crossbow for this season, unless a 10+ buck gives me ashot I cant pass up....LOL..Like that ever happens in Fulton County....than i'll use my atlered tag for shot gun week in defiance county at my friends farm. i'll just harvest 2 deer hopefully, thats enough to fill the freezer for a year without wasting any.

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A privilege given to us by whom?

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Our for fathers, men & women who serve this country to insure we keep freedoms to bear arms. Previous hunters who fought to keep hunting an option to those who enjoy it, to me hunting is a privlege, it may not be seen as such to everybody, but for a boy raised on the farm grew up in the woods, hunted with his grandfather, father and now son, thru my eyes what has been given to me is a privlege and needs to be protected for others who wish to enjoy hunting.

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Probably can't answer this question, but what percentage of hunters would you say follow the rules exactly?

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I dont think there is a exact number out thier, but hunting is like everything else, some people try to do it correctly, ethically respect it appriciate it, some people try to find loop holes, & abuse what is given, those to me are not hunters, those who purposely abuse or take advantage of the rules are pochers, as hunters weve all wondered into someone elses land, we've all taken a shot we probebly shouldnt have, we've all done something we shouldnt have, the diffrence between us & pochers is that we only do it once and it still sticks in the back of our minds and we dont or try not to repeat it. I was 19 hunting took a off angle shot at 40 - 45 yards with my bow, hit the deer in the back of the head, didnt kill it but took off enough ear, skin fur to cause alot of damage, something that probebly killed it a few days or weeks later, it probebly died in the woods for no reason. That unethical shot still haunts me today, I had no reason taking that shot, no reason, but I got excited and thought I was a better archer than I was at 19 so took it, things like this all hunters sometimes do, it was a mistake I regret but have learned form and dont do anymore, I learned & respect the animals I harvest, some dont they dont care & continue to give hunters a bad name.

My DNR guy resides right down the road from my property. We're pretty close and he's told me they will be picky this season! Ohio needs money so you better be quickly tagged and have your crap together in the field!

I buy good gear and I will never risk having it confiscated by doing something
illegal!

Surprised to see you can trap river otters in Ohio. Just where might there be a harvestable population in this state? They've only seen a few in the ONWR over the years.

Cant wait! I have been flying back for deer season the last 4 year's, got a nice 10 pointer and a very big doe last year. Just got me a new 1100 so I may try it out this year instead of the 870.

If you like pork, Tennessee is a good place to go.

http://www.state.tn.us/twra/feralhog.html

I really think I and a friend or 2 may look into that peen. I've wanted to go hog hunting for some time - always figured I'd go to texas. Maybe not, now.

I know what you mean, so many festivals and games, but, the chance to stock the freezer... zing.