Ohio hunters can use antlerless deer permits through Dec. 1

COLUMBUS — Ohio white-tailed deer hunters can still purchase and use antlerless deer permits through Dec. 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Deer permits

Hunters can tag and check antlerless deer with an antlerless permit through Dec. 1. After Dec. 1, hunters must possess or purchase an either-sex deer permit to pursue bucks and does until Feb. 2.

Either-sex permits can be purchased online at ohiogamecheck.com or at a license vendor.

Deer bag limits are now determined by county. The statewide bag limit is nine deer, but a hunter cannot exceed a county bag limit.

Hunters may harvest only one antlered deer in Ohio regardless of hunting method or season. Only one antlerless deer may be checked per county using an antlerless permit. Ohioans are again reminded that antlerless permits will not be valid after Dec. 1.

Deer hunting opportunities

Ohio offers many opportunities to deer hunters in the coming months. The youth deer-gun season is Nov. 23-24. The deer-gun season is Dec. 2-8. Deer-muzzleloader season is Jan. 4-7. Deer-archery season is open through Feb. 2.

Find complete details in the 2013-2014 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations or online at wildohio.com. Hunters with questions can also call 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543).