Ohio
Top-tier Boone & Crockett whitetail destination, public Wayne National Forest access, and over-the-counter tags.
Small Game & Upland Hunting in Ohio
Official Regulatory Authority
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife (ODNR)
Ring-necked Pheasant
Ohio Division of Wildlife releases thousands of ring-necked pheasants across designated state wildlife areas, supplemented by wild pockets in central Ohio.
Ruffed Grouse
Found in regenerating young forest habitats in the Wayne National Forest and southeastern state forests.
Eastern Fox & Grey Squirrel
Ohio woodlots produce massive fox squirrels, hunted with rimfires and shotguns from September 1 through January 31 with a 6-squirrel limit.
Eastern Cottontail
Abundant throughout Ohio agricultural country and brushy draws from early November through February.
Mourning Dove
ODNR manages public sunflower and millet fields on state wildlife areas for opening-day wingshooting.