Ohio’s primitive arms deer hunters did well during the recent “smoke-pole” season, topping last year’s harvest and the three-year average. The statewide archery season ends Feb. 2.

Deer harvested during the Primitive Hunt Days count toward a hunter’s archery or muzzleloader bag limit for the 2024-2025 season. However, an exception applies in Region A—comprising Allegany ...

State officials are gathering feedback on a proposal to extend the deer-hunting season for an additional month into January, ...