Ohio's fall hunting season begins this month. 

Hunting for squirrels, dove, rail, snipe and gallinule begin Sunday, September 1. Early Canada goose hunting runs from Saturday, September 7, and deer archery season begins Saturday, September 28. 

Early in the hunting season, squirrels can be found in forests and woodlands that have beech, oak and hickory trees. Doves can be found in agricultural areas and open fields, and migrate to southern habitats for the winter. Dove season runs through November 3, with a second season open from December 7 to January 1, 2025. 

Canada geese, blue-winged teal, and green-winged teal are some of the earliest migratory waterfowl to arrive in Ohio's wetlands. Waterfowl hunting is best in agricultural fields, from the shores of wetlands or ponds, or from a boat. 

Ohio's statewide deer archery season will begin Saturday, September 28. This year, hunters can use deer management permits, valid for antlerless deer, through Sunday, December 22, which is the last day of the bonus deer gun hunting season. 

Hunters can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, check game, view wildlife area maps, and much more on the Ohio Division of Wildlife's app, HuntFish OH.