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All hunters, regardless of age, must carry a valid hunting license to hunt or trap game in Ohio. Hunting deer, turkey, waterfowl or hunting or trapping of furbearers requires the hunter to possess an additional, game-specific permit. • Licenses and permits purchased at retail outlets will be printed on plain white paper.
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Online Hunter Education Course. Online Hunter Education is for Ohio residents 12 years of age or older (those under 12 can purchase and use the apprentice license until in-person courses are available again). This version of hunter education allows students to complete the entire course online.
- Ohio Resident
- Non-Resident
- Senior Hunting License
- Disability License
- Military and Veteran License
- Migratory Waterfowl Requirements
A resident is a person who has lived in Ohio for at least six months. Visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website for more details about residency requirements. All Ohio residents must purchase a resident hunting license. Additional licenses or permits may be required to hunt specific game species.
All non-residents age 18 or older must purchase a non-resident hunting license. Non-residents age 17 or younger must purchase a youth hunting license. Additional licenses or permits may be required to hunt specific game species.
Ohio residents born on or before December 31, 1937, are eligible for a free hunting license and free game permits. Ohio residents who are age 66 or older and who were born on or after January 1, 1938, are eligible for reduced-cost licenses and permits.
Ohio does not offer a hunting license specifically for people with disabilities except for disabled veterans.
Active-duty military members who are stationed in Ohio but are not on leave or furlough must purchase a resident hunting license. Active-duty military members who are on leave or furlough are not required to purchase a hunting license. However, additional licenses and permits may be required. Visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website f...
All hunters age 16 or older must purchase the Federal Duck Stamp when hunting migratory waterfowl. All hunters age 18 or older must purchase the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp endorsement. In addition, hunters are required to have proof of their participation in the Harvest Information Program (HIP).
HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFIED: In order for a hunting license to indicate hunter education certified (HC), the licensee must complete a certified course. If 21 years or older, the licensee can attest to having previously been issued a
Buy your hunting and fishing licenses online. Purchase hunting and fishing licenses, report your game harvest, register for training, purchase hunting and fishing related merchandise and gift certificates, and more at Ohio's Wildlife Licensing System , operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
How do I buy a hunting or fishing license in Ohio? Learn about hunting and fishing licenses and permits from the Ohio Division of Wildlife. You can purchase your hunting or fishing license at a local license agent , online via Ohio’s Wildlife Licensing System or via the HuntFish OH mobile app .
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All first-time hunting license buyers, except apprentice license buyers, must successfully complete a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. Reciprocity All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Ohio Hunter Education Certificate.
