Ohio
Top-tier Boone & Crockett whitetail destination, public Wayne National Forest access, and over-the-counter tags.
Ohio Regulatory Agency
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife (ODNR)
The Division of Wildlife within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) conserves and improves fish and wildlife resources across Ohio's fertile farmland and Appalachian oak-hickory hills.
Ohio is world-renowned as a Boone & Crockett trophy whitetail deer powerhouse, featuring a strict 1-buck limit, popular straight-walled cartridge rifle gun week, and early bowhunting.
policyMission
To conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident deer, turkey, and small game hunting permits
- Manages state Wildlife Areas, State Forests, and public hunting grounds
- Establishes annual deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game hunting regulations
- Conducts CWD monitoring, wild turkey restoration, and habitat enhancement
- Enforces state wildlife regulations through Wildlife Officers
starCore Values
- Trophy Herd Integrity: Protecting mature buck age structures with 1-buck limits.
- Public Access: Maintaining accessible Wildlife Areas and state forests.
- Customer Service: Serving Ohio sportspeople and visiting outdoor enthusiasts.