Plan Your Deer Hunt in Ohio
Ohio is known for producing trophy-class whitetail deer, and timing your hunt can make all the difference.
At 1st Class Whitetails of Ohio, we offer guided hunts throughout the season so you can pick the experience that fits your goals, schedule, and style.
Archery Season – Hunt Mature Bucks
Archery season in Ohio provides one of the best opportunities to harvest mature bucks. Early season offers predictable feeding patterns, while the pre-rut and rut bring increased movement during daylight hours.
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Early Season: Focus on food sources
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Pre-Rut: Increased movement and scouting activity
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Rut: Peak opportunity for trophy bucks
Ohio Rut – Peak Trophy Hunting
The rut in Southeast Ohio is an exciting time to be in the woods. Bucks are actively searching for does, covering more ground, and making daylight mistakes that increase your chance of success.
If you’re looking for the best chance at a trophy buck, this is the time to book your hunt.
Gun Season
Ohio’s gun season offers a different style of hunting, with increased deer movement due to hunting pressure. This can create excellent opportunities for hunters who prefer firearm hunts.
2026 Hunt Pricing & Packages
Bow Hunts
Season Opener
Sept 27 – Oct 3 5 Days $3,800
October Lull
Oct 11–17 5 Days $3,800
Seeking Week
Oct 25–30 5 Days $3,800
Chasing Week
Nov 1–6 5 Days $3,800
Breeding Week
Nov 8–13 5 Days $3,800
Gun Hunts
Youth Season
Nov 15–16 2 Days $2,250
Gun Season
Dec 1–7 5 Days $3,800
2nd Gun
Dec 20–21 2 Days $2,250
Muzzleloader
Jan 8–11 4 Days $3,000
Turkey Hunts
3 Days $1,250 1 State, 1 Bird
5 Days $2,500 2 States, 3 Birds
3 Days $2,000 2 States, 2 Birds