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Top Species to Hunt in Ohio

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Summary

Ohio offers a diverse and rich hunting experience, drawing enthusiasts to its varied landscapes that range from rolling hills to expansive woodlands. The state is renowned for its abundant populations of white-tailed deer, making it a prime destination for deer hunters seeking trophy bucks, particularly in regions like the Appalachian foothills. Additionally, Ohio’s waters are home to a thriving population of waterfowl, with opportunities for hunters to pursue migratory species such as ducks and geese, especially in the northern wetlands. The state also supports small game hunting, including cottontail rabbits and squirrels, alongside upland game birds like pheasants and quail. With a commitment to wildlife conservation and responsible hunting practices, Ohio provides a fulfilling and sustainable hunting environment for both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike.
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Prominent Land Features

Ohio’s hunting terrain is a blend of gently rolling, glaciated plains in the north and the steeper, forested hills of the Appalachian foothills in the south. Mixed hardwood forests—dominated by oak, hickory and maple—are interlaced with agricultural fields, grasslands and brushy edges that provide excellent cover for whitetail deer and turkey. River corridors, creek-bottom wetlands and managed impoundments along the Ohio River and its tributaries attract waterfowl and small game, while public tracts—state forests, wildlife management areas and scattered federal holdings—offer a variety of accessible backwoods hollows, ridge tops and open flats to suit both seasoned hunters and newcomers.
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Amenities

Ohio hunts are typically based out of locally operated lodges, cabins or farmsteads, with some outfitters offering tent camping at nearby campgrounds. Accommodations range from private rooms with beds and basic furnishings to shared bunkhouse quarters or cots in camp tents. Heating is generally provided by electric or propane systems in cabins and lodges, with wood-burning stoves often available in more rustic settings. Air conditioning may be offered in higher-end lodges during summer turkey and waterfowl seasons. Common site amenities include covered parking for trucks and ATVs, lockers or heated storage for gear, and dedicated areas for field dressing, cleaning and processing game.
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Featured Hunts in Ohio

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Armadillo
Opossum
Wildebeest
Redhead
Ring-Necked Duck
Shoveler (Spoonbill)
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Red-Breasted Merganser
Common Merganser
Long-Tailed Duck
Goldeneye
Bluebill (Lesser Scoup)
Mergansers
White-Winged Scoter
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
Common Eider
Black Duck
Wigeon
Pintail
Band-Tailed Pigeon
Sooty Grouse
Wild Bovine
Land Otter
Columbia Black-Tailed Deer
Columbia White-Tailed Deer
Sitka Black-Tailed Deer
White-Winged Dove
Snow Goose
Eurasian Collard Dove
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Green-Winged Teal
Blue-Winged Teal
Wood Duck
Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Sandhill Crane
Alaska Moose
Barren-Ground Caribou
Wolverine
Specklebelly (White-Fronted) Goose
Western Moose
Eastern Moose
Grey Fox
Python
Waterbuck
Sika
Pere David
Nilgai
Fallow Deer
Barasingha
Snipe
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
Red Stag
Blackbuck Antelope
Frog
Iguana
Raccoon
Alligator
Rock Squirrel
Western Grey Squirrel
Fox Squirrel
Eastern Grey Squirrel
California Bighorn Sheep
Roosevelt Elk
Tule Elk
Axis Deer
Sambar Deer
Exotic Sheep & Goats
Four-Horned Sheep
Water Buffalo
Russian Boar
Sharp-Tailed Grouse
White-Winged Quail
Montezuma Quail
Scaled Quail
Gambel's Quail
Mountain Quail
California Quail
Woodcock
Ruffed Grouse
Bobcat
Ibex
Aoudad
Javelina
Coues Deer
Bobwhite Quail
Greater Prairie Chicken
Oryx
Stone Sheep
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
California Ground Squirrel
Red Fox
Eastern Wild Turkey
Osceola Wild Turkey
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
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