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Ohio Crossbow Hunting

Ohio’s large forests and variety of wildlife make this state a crossbow hunter’s paradise. Ohio offers a humid continental climate with all four seasons, and summers are extremely hot and winters can get very cold. Ohio has a wide variety of wildlife to offer hunters and archers, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and wild boar. Horton Manufacturing is actually based in Tallmadge, Ohio so we truly agree that Ohio is the “Heart of it All”!

According to the Ohio hunting rules and regulations, game can be taken with a longbow or crossbow, unless it has been otherwise specified. It is important to note that crossbows may not be used for hunting migratory birds. All longbow and crossbow arrows are limited to a broadhead tip that is at least ¾ inch wide when deer or turkey hunting. Ohio crossbow and archery hunting is perfect for all ages, because of the diversity of game throughout the state. Check out Ohio’s hunting rules and regulations below for more information.

House Bill 443 (Passed 2006)
No person is permitted to hunt any wild bird or wild quadruped without a hunting license and each day that any person hunts within the state without a license constitutes a separate offense.

Senate Bill 209 (Passed 2007)
The Chief of the Division of Wildlife in the Department of Natural Resources is required to issue permits to allow persons with mobility impairments to hunt in public wildlife areas using electric-powered all-purpose vehicles or motor vehicles.

House Bill 238 (Passed Nov. 11th 2007)
Upon the conviction of a person for the illegal holding, taking, buying, selling, or possessing of a wild animal, all hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and stamps issued to the person will be revoked until restitution payment is made.

House Bill 153
Requires the Chief of the Division of Wildlife in the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules to enter into a reciprocal agreement called the Wildlife Violators Compact.  This agreement with participating states will work for the enhancement of compliance with hunting, fishing, and other wildlife laws.

Ohio Crossbow and Archery Hunting Seasons

White-tailed Deer Hunting Season
Archery season for white-tailed deer is from September 27th to February 1st. Bag limits for white-tailed deer hunting vary according to the Ohio hunting zone. The minimum crossbow draw weight for hunting deer is 75 pounds and expandable or mechanical broadheads are legal to use.

Turkey Hunting Season
Only one turkey of either sex may be taken during the entire fall season from October 11th through November 30th during the hours between 1/2 hour before sunrise and sunset.

Wild Boar Hunting Season
There is no closed season or bag limit in place for wild boar hunting in Ohio at this time.